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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$43 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM4h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)11:50 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM4h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)11:50 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2734 · 11349:29 AM2h15Maastricht station11:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
2738 · 113810:29 AM2h15Maastricht station12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$471One-way1 transfer
2736 · 11369:59 AM2h15Maastricht station12:14 PMRotterdam Centraal$471One-way1 transfer
2732 · 11328:59 AM2h15Maastricht station11:14 AMRotterdam Centraal$471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM5h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM5h55Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM6h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Rotterdam:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Rotterdam costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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