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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Amsterdam 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 32m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€32 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Amsterdam:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average €32.
A bus is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average €312.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Amsterdam
How to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:50 PM2h55Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:50 PM2h55Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL18046:15 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport7:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€6601One-way0 transfers
Other options
274411:59 AM2h26Maastricht station2:25 PMAmsterdam Centraal€331One-way0 transfers
274211:29 AM2h26Maastricht station1:55 PMAmsterdam Centraal€331One-way0 transfers
IC 27328:59 AM2h26Maastricht station11:25 AMAmsterdam Centraal€331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 AM3h00Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 AM3h25Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM3h05Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)3:35 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena€251One-way0 transfers
BA919 · BA43410:40 AM4h30Dusseldorf Airport3:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€4941One-way1 transfer
BA919 · BA43610:40 AM6h15Dusseldorf Airport4:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€4941One-way1 transfer
BA919 · BA43810:40 AM7h50Dusseldorf Airport6:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€4941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Amsterdam:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average €32.
A bus is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average €312.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, SNCB, NS | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, Arriva NS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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