How to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam

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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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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€33

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€17

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Cheapest

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

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4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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PKP Intercity

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from Maastricht to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15AM4h35
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$211One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15AM4h35
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$211One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15AM4h35
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$211One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:20PM4h35
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
08:55PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM6h10
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
06:40PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM6h10
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
06:40PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$211One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Rotterdam costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Maastricht to Rotterdam is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 86 trains per day.
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Rotterdam:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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