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Compare train, bus, and flight for Maastricht to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $477.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$162 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $477 Average price | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Zurich:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Zurich costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $411 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Zurich costing on average $477 (€400).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€136) compared to roughly $196 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€29). The journey takes 7h 0m versus 6h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Zurich
How to get from Maastricht to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 15h46 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 3:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 15h46 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 3:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EW7666:30 PM 1h00 Cologne Bonn Airport 7:30 PM Zurich Airport $154 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 18945 · 26827 · IC 2048 · ICE 377
2:53 PM 8h08 Maastricht station 11:01 PM Zurich HB $83 1 One-way 4 transfers - 18925 · 26817 · ICE 29 · ICE 919
9:53 AM 8h33 Maastricht station 6:26 PM Zurich HB $94 1 One-way 5 transfers - 18937 · 26823 · IC 2046 · ICE 375
12:53 PM 8h07 Maastricht station 9:00 PM Zurich HB $102 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:50 AM 12h55 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 3:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
- EW9762
1:55 PM 1h10 Dusseldorf Airport 3:05 PM Zurich Airport $148 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AF1407 · AF14145:15 PM 5h15 Dusseldorf Airport 10:30 PM Zurich Airport $151 1 One-way 1 transfer- AF1507 · AF1414
2:50 PM 7h40 Dusseldorf Airport 10:30 PM Zurich Airport $151 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Zurich:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Zurich costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $411 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Zurich costing on average $477 (€400).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Smartwings, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
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