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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Maastricht to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Utrecht is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Utrecht:
A bus is $26 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Utrecht costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 144 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht and arrive in Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Intercity, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Utrecht by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel.
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