Travel Information between Essen and Maastricht
| 71 miles (114 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $11 - $29 | |
| Bus • $11 (€10) • 2 h 20 min | |
| Train • $29 (€26) • 2 h 15 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 71 miles (114 km) by bus or train between Essen and Maastricht. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Maastricht.
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How to get from Essen to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Maastricht

There are 2 options to travel between Essen and Maastricht including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Maastricht is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Maastricht:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $29 (€26).
The fastest way to get to Maastricht from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 20 min.
Maastricht is approximately 71 miles (114 km) away from Essen.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Maastricht is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Maastricht from Essen as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Maastricht:
- Buses from Essen to Maastricht most often leave from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Maastricht:
- You can travel from Essen to Maastricht by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Essen to Maastricht.
- You can travel to Maastricht from Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $29 (€26) with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Maastricht.
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Maastricht with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Maastricht as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Essen to Maastricht.
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