How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $493.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht

Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht:

A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht costing on average $95 (€80).

A bus is $464 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht costing on average $493 (€412).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 14m.

Bus takes on average 5h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Maastricht including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 10m by train vs 3h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $95 (€80) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM4h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:25 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM4h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:25 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH72
    8:50 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4495 · IC 1645 · 26820 · 18950
    12:38 PM4h33
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    5:11 PMMaastricht station
    $411One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 926 · ICE 310 · 18948
    11:59 AM4h42
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    4:41 PMMaastricht station
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · 10910 · 18932
    7:59 AM4h42
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:41 PMMaastricht station
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 PM4h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:35 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM4h45
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM4h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:35 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:00 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH74
    1:30 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:15 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1481One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH78
    9:00 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht

Travel to Maastricht easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Maastricht including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht:

A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht costing on average $95 (€80).

A bus is $464 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht costing on average $493 (€412).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 14m.

Bus takes on average 5h 3m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Maastricht station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Maastricht by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, British Airways to go to Maastricht by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Maastricht by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 7 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Maastricht often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Liège. 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.
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