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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$43 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1822 · 3626+
90069:23 AM2h43Rotterdam Centraal12:06 PMMaastricht station$461One-way2 transfers
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1822 · 3626+
90069:23 AM2h43Rotterdam Centraal12:06 PMMaastricht station$461One-way2 transfers
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1822 · 3626+
90069:23 AM2h43Rotterdam Centraal12:06 PMMaastricht station$461One-way2 transfers
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1824 · 3628+
90079:53 AM2h43Rotterdam Centraal12:36 PMMaastricht station$461One-way2 transfers
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90079:45 AM2h51Rotterdam Centraal12:36 PMMaastricht station$461One-way2 transfers
1131 · 3626+
90069:15 AM2h51Rotterdam Centraal12:06 PMMaastricht station$461One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM4h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM5h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:35 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM5h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:55 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$601One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 65 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam Blaak and arrive in Maastricht.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Maastricht by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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