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Compare bus and train for Schiphol to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Maastricht:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Maastricht costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Schiphol to Maastricht
How to get from Schiphol to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schiphol to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:45 AM2h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:45 AM2h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3171 · 29717:03 PM2h30Schiphol Airport9:33 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
3173 · 29737:33 PM2h30Schiphol Airport10:03 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
3243 · 274512:26 PM2h37Schiphol Airport3:03 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
3267 · 27696:26 PM2h37Schiphol Airport9:03 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:00 PM2h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:55 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM3h00Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena10:05 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM3h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)10:05 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Maastricht:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Maastricht costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Maastricht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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