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Maastricht’s leading art museum, known for contemporary art, old masters, and its distinctive Aldo Rossi-designed building by the Maas.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol to Maastricht will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Schiphol to Maastricht without transferring at least once.
IC 3227 · IC 2729
3241 · 2743
3235 · 2737
3177 · 2977
3231 · 2733
3177 · 2977
3171 · 2971
3175 · 2975
3173 · 2973
3181 · 2981Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Maastricht:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Maastricht costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
The journey is about 14m faster (2h 32m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€36) vs $46 (€38)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Schiphol to Maastricht trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3143 | 12:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 2:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3143 | 12:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 2:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3143+ ST 32449 | 12:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h52 | 2:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 1 transfer | |
3145 | 12:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 3:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3145 | 12:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 3:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3145+ ST 32451 | 12:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h52 | 3:25 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 1 transfer | |
IC 3145+ BST 916192 | 12:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h58 | 3:31 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 1 transfer | |
3147 | 1:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 3:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3147 | 1:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 3:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3149 | 1:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 4:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3149 | 1:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 4:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3151 | 2:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 4:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3151 | 2:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 4:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3153 | 2:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 5:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3153 | 2:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 5:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3155 | 3:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 5:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3155 | 3:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 5:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3157 | 3:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 6:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3157 | 3:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 6:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3159 | 4:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 6:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3159 | 4:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 6:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 4:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 7:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3163 | 5:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 7:34 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3165 | 5:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h31 | 8:04 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
3191 · 3091 · 2915+ 32215 | 12:04 AM Schiphol Airport | 7h29 | 7:33 AM Maastricht station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3225 · IC 2727 | 7:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 10:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3127 · IC 3927+ ST 32433 | 8:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 10:50 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3127 · IC 3927+ ST 32433 | 8:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 10:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
3127 · 3927+ 32433 | 8:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 10:50 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3227 · 2729 | 8:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3227 · IC 2729 | 8:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3227 · IC 2729+ S 18926 | 8:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h52 | 11:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 3129 · IC 3929+ ST 32435 | 8:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 11:25 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 3129 · IC 3929+ ST 32435 | 8:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 11:20 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3129 · 3929+ 32435 | 8:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 11:20 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3229 · 2731 | 8:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3229 · IC 2731 | 8:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3131 · IC 3931+ ST 32437 | 9:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h50 | 11:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
3131 · 3931+ 32437 | 9:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 11:50 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3231 · 2733 | 9:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 12:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3231 · IC 2733+ S 18930 | 9:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h52 | 12:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
3133 · 3933+ 32439 | 9:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 12:20 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3233 · 2735 | 9:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3135 · 3935+ 32441 | 10:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 12:50 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3235 · 2737 | 10:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 1:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3137 · 3937+ 32443 | 10:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 1:20 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3237 · 2739 | 10:56 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 1:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3139 · 3939+ 32445 | 11:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 1:50 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
3239 · 2741 | 11:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h37 | 2:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3141 · 3941+ 32447 | 11:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h45 | 2:20 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Schiphol to Maastricht run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Moderate by Dutch standards. Cafes and transport are manageable, but hotels and dinner in the center can be pricey on busy weekends.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up; little or no tip in cafes.
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