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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Rotterdam:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Rotterdam costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $40 (€34) compared to roughly $40 (€34) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Rotterdam
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 AM 4h35 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 11:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM 4h35 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 11:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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932911:41 AM 1h51 Hasselt station 1:32 PM Rotterdam Centraal $140 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2728 · IC 11288:02 AM 2h12 Maastricht station 10:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2736 · IC 113610:01 AM 2h13 Maastricht station 12:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2734 · IC 11349:31 AM 2h13 Maastricht station 11:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Rotterdam:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Rotterdam costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 17 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, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Lasta to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Arriva NS, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, R-net Qbuzz to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Lasta.
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