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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Maastricht:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Maastricht costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13 (-€10). The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Maastricht
How to get from Dortmund to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:25 AM3h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:30 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:25 AM3h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:30 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
26410 · 189268:09 AM3h02Dortmund Hbf11:11 AMMaastricht station$641One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 105 · 20072 · 32237 · IC 27379:36 AM3h24Dortmund Hbf1:00 PMMaastricht station$361One-way3 transfers
ICE 515 · 20070 · 32233 · IC 27338:36 AM3h24Dortmund Hbf12:00 PMMaastricht station$361One-way3 transfers
26414 · 1893410:09 AM3h02Dortmund Hbf1:11 PMMaastricht station$641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Maastricht:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Maastricht costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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