How to travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Maastricht

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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$44

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$26

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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30m

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4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Rotterdam to Maastricht

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

Our recommendation

train

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

NS International | IC Brussel2831
09:20AM2h43
Rotterdam Centraal
12:03PMMaastricht station
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:10PM8h55
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
10:05PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

NS International | IC Brussel1135 · 2833
10:15AM2h18
Rotterdam Centraal
12:33PMMaastricht station
$461One-way
1 transfer

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel2833
09:50AM2h43
Rotterdam Centraal
12:33PMMaastricht station
$461One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2829
08:50AM2h43
Rotterdam Centraal
11:33AMMaastricht station
$461One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2837
10:50AM2h43
Rotterdam Centraal
01:33PMMaastricht station
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15AM8h50
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
07:05PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$261One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:40AM8h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
05:15PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:35PM8h30
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
10:05PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$251One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht

Travel to Maastricht 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 Rotterdam to Maastricht.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Maastricht including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Maastricht costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Maastricht is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Maastricht is:
  • Around 69 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Maastricht 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 Rotterdam to Maastricht:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Maastricht station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam Blaak and arrive in Maastricht.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Maastricht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Maastricht by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Liège, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maastricht and these popular destinations at a great price.

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