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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 an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Schiphol to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Schiphol to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Maastricht:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Maastricht costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
The journey is about 10m faster (2h 36m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€34 vs €39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 3129 · IC 29298:33 AM 2h30 Schiphol Airport 11:03 AM Maastricht station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 3129 · IC 29298:33 AM 2h30 Schiphol Airport 11:03 AM Maastricht station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IC 3129 · IC 29298:33 AM 2h30 Schiphol Airport 11:03 AM Maastricht station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 3137 · IC 273710:33 AM 2h30 Schiphol Airport 1:03 PM Maastricht station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 3127 · IC 29278:03 AM 2h30 Schiphol Airport 10:33 AM Maastricht station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 3143 · IC 274312:03 PM 2h30 Schiphol Airport 2:33 PM Maastricht station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM 8h30 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 8:25 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM 6h05 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 5:40 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM 6h00 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 9:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Maastricht:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Maastricht costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, SNCB, Arriva NS, NS | BUS, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, CFL to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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