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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
18921 · ICE 13 · 10619
18969 · ICE 319 · 10643
18925 · 10320 · 10621
18973 · 10344 · 10645
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · 10619
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · 10619
IC 2928 · 32226 · 20073 · 10617
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · 10621
IC 2976 · 32274 · 20097 · 10641
IC 2980 · 32278 · 20099 · 10643Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$57 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2928 · 32226 · 20073 · 10617 | 7:59 AM Maastricht station | 2h51 | 10:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
18921 · ICE 13 · 10619 | 8:53 AM Maastricht station | 2h57 | 11:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · 10619 | 8:59 AM Maastricht station | 2h51 | 11:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
18925 · 10320 · 10621 | 9:53 AM Maastricht station | 2h57 | 12:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · 10621 | 9:59 AM Maastricht station | 2h51 | 12:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers |
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Trains from Maastricht to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 6:23 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
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One of Germany’s important fine-art museums, with medieval, Baroque, and Impressionist collections in the city center.
Broad riverside promenade in Deutz with one of the city’s most photographed postcard views of the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional buildings, a lively base for exploring Cologne’s oldest central streets.
Regenerated harbor district mixing waterfront promenades and modern architecture, especially popular for walks and social-media photos.
The city’s signature pale, top-fermented beer, traditionally served in small glasses. It is central to Cologne’s brewing culture and best known as the local drink to try.
A classic Cologne rye roll with Gouda cheese, butter, mustard, and onions. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a beloved local pub snack.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The sweet-savory combination is iconic in Cologne.
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Long-established casual restaurant famous for schnitzel and hearty German cooking, with a friendly neighborhood feel and generous portions.
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Airport prices are above city averages, but Germany overall is moderate. Expect higher costs for meals, coffee, and convenience items in terminals.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés but not required.
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