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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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$84 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Maastricht:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Maastricht costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Maastricht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Maastricht by train.
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