How to get from Amsterdam to Maastricht
Amsterdam to Maastricht is 176 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 23m by train. The trip takes 3h by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Maastricht by price and travel time (route calculated on 7 November 2026).
- 40 train departures a day with NS
- First train at 05:39, last at 16:04
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 176 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
176 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Nov 8 | 2h 23mFastestchanges not confirmed | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 8 | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Nov 82h 23m · changes not confirmedFastestSee Train details
- Bus€11Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 83h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Maastricht: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Maastrichtbus
FlixBus·2h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Amsterdam to Maastricht
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €174 | |
| December 2026 | €124 | |
| January 2027 | €120 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Amsterdam to Maastricht
NS runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:39 and the last at 16:04.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| NStrain | 40 | 05:39 | 16:04 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 05:30 | 20:00 |
All departures NS
- 05:39
- 06:09
- 06:40
- 07:04
- 07:14
- 07:34
- 07:44
- 08:05
- 08:14
- 08:34
- 08:44
- 09:04
- 09:14
- 09:34
- 09:44
- 10:04
- 10:14
- 10:34
- 10:44
- 11:04
- 11:14
- 11:34
- 11:44
- 12:04
- 12:14
- 12:34
- 12:44
- 13:04
- 13:14
- 13:34
- 13:44
- 14:04
- 14:14
- 14:34
- 14:45
- 15:04
- 15:14
- 15:34
- 15:44
- 16:04
All departures FlixBus
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 08:45
- 09:45
- 11:45
- 12:10
- 12:45
- 13:10
- 13:45
- 14:10
- 16:40
- 17:05
- 17:40
- 18:05
- 18:40
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 20:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Nov 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Maastricht works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 7 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Maastricht, about 2h 55m. In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 55m, direct, no transfers.
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Amsterdam to Maastricht: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Maastricht?
Routavio's route check on 7 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Maastricht?
The first train with NS leaves at 05:39 and the last at 16:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Maastricht?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with NS, between 05:39 and 16:04.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Maastricht?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How far is Maastricht from Amsterdam?
About 176 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Maastricht cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €13. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Maastricht?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Maastricht without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Maastricht?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 7 Nov 2026