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Aachen → Maastricht

Driving from Aachen to Maastricht

Maastricht lies 29 km (18 mi) west of Aachen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 26 min without stops, over roughly 35 km (22 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

AachenMaastricht

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The two ends, side by side
AachenMaastricht
CountryGermanyThe Netherlands
Population265,208122,378
Elevation178 m (584 ft)56 m (184 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Postal codes52062–520806211–6229

What changes when you arrive in Maastricht

Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book car hire from Aachen to Maastricht

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Auto EuropeA broker specialising in Europe, often with clearer all-in pricing for US renters.Get European rates on Auto Europe (opens www.autoeurope.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Maastricht

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Common questions

How far is Maastricht from Aachen?

29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, west of Aachen; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Maastricht by car?

About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Aachen and Maastricht?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Maastricht?

The Euro (EUR).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.