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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Maastricht:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Maastricht costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $23 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Maastricht
How to get from Cologne to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:50 PM2h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:50 PM2h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:05 AM1h40Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:45 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10606 · 20068 · 32229 · IC 27298:25 AM2h35Cologne Hbf11:00 AMMaastricht station$381One-way3 transfers
- 10608 · 20070 · 32233 · IC 27339:25 AM2h35Cologne Hbf12:00 PMMaastricht station$381One-way3 transfers
- 10604 · 20066 · 32225 · IC 27257:25 AM2h35Cologne Hbf10:00 AMMaastricht station$561One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 PM1h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:35 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:10 AM2h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:25 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 PM1h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)8:35 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Maastricht:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Maastricht costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Maastricht by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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