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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.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Maastricht will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 trains that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Maastricht on Tue, Jun 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf 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 train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Maastricht:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Maastricht costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€35) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.07 (€-13.76). The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Maastricht trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:44 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 2h26 | 10:10 AM Maastricht | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 2h04 | 10:10 AM Maastricht | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:44 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 2h57 | 11:41 AM Maastricht | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:24 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 2h39 | 12:03 PM Maastricht | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Maastricht run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:44, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 6:44 AM |
Last train 5:54 PM |
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Elegant historic quarter with narrow lanes, upscale façades, and one of the most atmospheric walking areas in central Maastricht.
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A classic Limburg stew made with beef slowly cooked in a sweet-sour sauce with vinegar and syrup, often served with fries. It is a hallmark of local home-style cooking.
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