How to travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 CHF21, while a train costs an average of CHF54.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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CHF21

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CHF54

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4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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3h 18m

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2h 48m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of CHF21.

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

A bus is CHF33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF54.

A bus is CHF169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF190.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

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

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from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h25
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h25
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH79
    6:10 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF1031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn18921 · 26815 · ICE 2515
    8:53 AM2h56
    Maastricht station
    11:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    CHF661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn18925 · 26817 · ICE 517
    9:53 AM2h56
    Maastricht station
    12:49 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    CHF661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn18921 · 26815 · ICE 2013 · S8
    8:53 AM4h35
    Maastricht station
    1:28 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
    CHF661One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 AM4h35
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM4h05
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    1:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM5h15
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    7:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    CHF281One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH75
    3:30 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF1031One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217
    6:35 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF1031One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2811+LufthansaLH1401
    4:30 PM3h20
    Brussels Airport
    7:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF1421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Maastricht and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of CHF21.

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

A bus is CHF33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF54.

A bus is CHF169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF190.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

The distance from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Frankfurt am Main 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 Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB, Arriva NL to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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