How to travel from Basel to Maastricht

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

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Maastricht is a bus with an average price of €53.

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

A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Maastricht costing on average €122.

A bus is €431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Maastricht costing on average €485.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Maastricht is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 21m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Basel to Maastricht is approximately 242 miles (391 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Maastricht is:

• Around 26 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Maastricht station.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Maastricht by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Maastricht by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Maastricht:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Maastricht often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Liège, Cologne. 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.