How to travel from Maastricht to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 55 miles (89 km)

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$16

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$56

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2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

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30m

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2h 12m

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1h 42m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Maastricht to Cologne

How to get from Maastricht to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM1h45
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
11:25AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
01:45PM2h20
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
04:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM1h35
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
12:15PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn18923 · Bus RE18 · 26415 · 10817
09:23AM2h37
Maastricht station
12:00PMCologne Hbf
$571One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn18919 · Bus RE18 · 26413 · 10815
08:23AM2h37
Maastricht station
11:00AMCologne Hbf
$571One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn18922 · ICE 15
10:16AM1h59
Maastricht station
12:15PMCologne Hbf
$1001One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM1h50
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
08:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:10PM1h40
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
08:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Maastricht to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Cologne:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Cologne costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Maastricht to Cologne is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Cologne is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Cologne:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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