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Compare bus and train 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 €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 31m. 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 €37, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€129 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 9m Average total duration 17h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Maastricht.

There are 2 travel options from Zurich to Maastricht: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Maastricht from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $43 (€39).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Maastricht:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $52 (€47) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Maastricht from Zurich is by train with an average travel time of 7 h 11 min.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Getting to Maastricht by bus takes 17 h 50 min on average.
The distance is approximately 272 miles (439 km) from Zurich to Maastricht.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Maastricht is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 68 flights a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Zurich to Maastricht as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Maastricht:
- Most travelers take a bus from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) to Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Maastricht:
- You can take a bus from Zurich to Maastricht with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $43 (€39) with FlixBus from Zurich to Maastricht.
- You can take a train from Zurich to Maastricht with Deutsche Bahn or SBB. Cheap tickets can be found for $52 (€47) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Maastricht.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Maastricht with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with FlixBus.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Maastricht as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Maastricht.
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