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Compare train and bus for Essen to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Maastricht:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Maastricht costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
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How to get from Essen to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:50 AM2h30Essen8:20 AMMaastricht$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 AM2h30Essen8:20 AMMaastricht$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:50 AM2h30Essen8:20 AMMaastricht$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:50 AM2h30Essen7:20 AMMaastricht$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Maastricht:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Maastricht costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Maastricht by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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