How to travel from Maastricht to Zurich

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 273 miles (440 km)

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€122

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€54

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7h 58m

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7h 28m

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12h 5m

Average total duration

11h 35m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Maastricht to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche Bahn18906 · ICE 11 · ICE 103 · IC 795
06:16AM7h44
Maastricht station
02:00PMZurich HB
$1141One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn18906 · ICE 11 · ICE 103 · IC 795
06:16AM7h44
Maastricht station
02:00PMZurich HB
$1141One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn18906 · ICE 11 · ICE 103 · IC 795
06:16AM7h44
Maastricht station
02:00PMZurich HB
$1141One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2724 · 32222 · 20071 · 10615
06:59AM8h01
Maastricht station
03:00PMZurich HB
$1211One-way
6 transfers
Deutsche Bahn18913 · Bus RE18 · 26813 · ICE 515
06:53AM8h07
Maastricht station
03:00PMZurich HB
$1211One-way
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2724 · 32222 · 20071 · 10615
06:59AM8h24
Maastricht station
03:23PMZurich HB
$1211One-way
5 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

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

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Zurich costing on average $67 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 7h 8m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 10m.

The distance from Maastricht to Zurich is approximately 273 miles (440 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Zurich is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Zurich 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 Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Intercity, SNCB to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Zurich:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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