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Compare train and bus for Nijmegen to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Maastricht:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Maastricht costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.72. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 46m 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 Nijmegen to Maastricht
How to get from Nijmegen to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nijmegen to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM5h25Nijmegen, Tunnelweg1:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM5h25Nijmegen, Tunnelweg1:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 3637 · IC 3943+
ST 3244912:39 PM2h11Nijmegen station2:50 PMMaastricht station$341One-way2 transfers
Other options
ST 32243 · BSN 916131+
IC 2745+
S 1894212:41 PM2h37Nijmegen Heyendaal3:18 PMMaastricht Randwyck$331One-way3 transfers
ST 32238+
IC 3639 · IC 3945+
ST 3245112:48 PM2h37Nijmegen Heyendaal3:25 PMMaastricht Randwyck$331One-way3 transfers
ST 32236+
IC 3637 · IC 3943+
ST 3244912:18 PM2h37Nijmegen Heyendaal2:55 PMMaastricht Randwyck$331One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM5h35Nijmegen, Tunnelweg5:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Maastricht:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Maastricht costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nijmegen and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nijmegen station and arrive in Maastricht Randwyck.
- Buses mostly depart from Nijmegen, Tunnelweg and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with NS Domestic, Intercity, Arriva NS, Arriva NL to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
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