How to get from Frankfurt to Maastricht
- 226 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 50m
- 57 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 50m
direct
Train
€32
Cheapest
4h 05m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Maastricht. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 226 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
226 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 3h 50mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 4h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€25Omio catalogue, Oct 123h 50m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 124h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Maastricht: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt central → Maastrichtbus
FlixBus·4h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Tue, Oct 13€17Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€17Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€17Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€17Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€17Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 18€17Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 19€23
- Tue, Oct 20€17Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€17Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€17Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€17Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€17Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€17Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 26€17
- Thu, Nov 5€17Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 6€17Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€17Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€17Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 9€17Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 10€17Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 11€17
Departures from Frankfurt to Maastricht
FlixBus runs 57 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 57 | 00:05 | 23:25 |
| DB+Arrivatrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:25
- 04:15
- 04:35
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 15:55
- 16:10
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 18:25
- 22:05
- 22:25
- 22:45
- 23:05
- 23:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Frankfurt to Maastricht
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+Arriva; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Maastricht works
Okay, so for your trip to Maastricht, you'll want to head to Frankfurt central station for the 00:05 FlixBus. It's a direct journey, so no need to worry about transfers, and it should take you about 4 hours and 5 minutes. You'll arrive in Maastricht bright and early, around 04:10. The whole trip is quite affordable, costing roughly EUR 17. It's a pretty straightforward overnight journey, getting you there with plenty of time to start your day.
Frankfurt to Maastricht: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Maastricht?
The most useful route takes about 4h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Maastricht?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Maastricht?
57 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:25.
How far is Maastricht from Frankfurt?
About 226 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Maastricht cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Maastricht?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+Arriva.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Maastricht without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 53m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Maastricht?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026