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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€75 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mainz to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Mainz to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Maastricht:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Maastricht costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€22. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 9m 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 Mainz to Maastricht
How to get from Mainz to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:00 AM 11h20 Mainz 11:20 AM Maastricht €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:00 AM 11h20 Mainz 11:20 AM Maastricht €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:20 AM 8h15 Mainz 6:35 PM Maastricht €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Maastricht:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Maastricht costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Maastricht by train.
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