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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Zurich to Maastricht:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Maastricht costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Maastricht costing on average $181 (€148).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Maastricht
How to get from Zurich to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM13h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM13h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW7678:30 PM1h05Zurich Airport9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 770 · ICE 106 · IC 1941 · 2682811:59 AM9h12Zurich HB9:11 PMMaastricht station$961One-way4 transfers
ICE 104 · 26828 · 189661:59 PM7h12Zurich HB9:11 PMMaastricht station$971One-way2 transfers
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 12 · 1896011:59 AM7h42Zurich HB7:41 PMMaastricht station$971One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM15h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$571One-way1 transfer
EW97633:40 PM1h15Zurich Airport4:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
EW97657:45 PM1h15Zurich Airport9:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
EW7654:00 PM1h05Zurich Airport5:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Maastricht:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Maastricht costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Maastricht costing on average $181 (€148).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Maastricht as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Maastricht by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Maastricht by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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