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Bonnefanten
Maastricht’s leading art museum, known for its distinctive Aldo Rossi-designed tower and a strong mix of old masters, contemporary art, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 9 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Maastricht on Thu, Jun 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:04PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:04AM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h55 | 11:10 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h15 | 12:25 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h50 | 2:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h25 | 3:45 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h45 | 8:35 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h34 | 12:04 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h35 | 10:30 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h40 | 4:45 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Maastricht run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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Maastricht’s leading art museum, known for its distinctive Aldo Rossi-designed tower and a strong mix of old masters, contemporary art, and temporary exhibitions.
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Moderate by Dutch standards. Dining and hotels cost more than smaller towns, but daily transport and casual meals are manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; little or no tip in cafés.
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