How to travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Maastricht including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht is a bus with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Maastricht:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Maastricht costing on average €34.

A bus is €485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Maastricht costing on average €506.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 51m.

Flight takes on average 4h 43m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Maastricht is approximately 110 miles (178 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Maastricht is:

• Around 23 flights per day.
• Around 20 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Maastricht as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Maastricht:

• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Maastricht station.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Maastricht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Maastricht by bus.
• Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS | BUS, Eurostar, Arriva NS, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, CFL to go to Maastricht by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, ITA, Air France, Edelweiss Air to go to Maastricht by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Maastricht with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 6 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Arriva NS.
• 4 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Liège, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maastricht and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Maastricht to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Maastricht, you can explore the lively Market Square with its weekly market and impressive Town Hall, stroll through the picturesque streets of the Jekerkwartier with its boutique shops, and enjoy a scenic boat tour on the Meuse River. Visit the Natural History Museum to learn about local geology and prehistoric artifacts, and experience the vibrant nightlife at the trendy bars and restaurants in the Wyck district. Don't miss Vrijthof Square with its historic buildings and cafes, the Basilica of Saint Servatius for its religious artifacts, guided tours of the St. Pietersberg Caves, the art collections at Bonnefanten Museum, and Helpoort, the oldest city gate in the Netherlands.

Two to three days in Maastricht is typically sufficient to explore the city's historic sites, such as the Basilica of Saint Servatius and the St. Pietersberg Caves, enjoy its vibrant cultural scene, and savor local cuisine.