How to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam
- 176 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 24m
- 35 train departures a day with NS
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 24m
direct
Train
€33
Cheapest
2h 55m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam. 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 price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
176 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 2h 24mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 2h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Oct 112h 24m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 112h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Maastricht to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Maastricht → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·2h 55m
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.
Departures from Maastricht to Amsterdam
NS runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:31 and the last at 22:29.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| NStrain | 35 | 05:31 | 22:29 |
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 05:15 | 17:40 |
All departuresNS
- 05:31
- 06:01
- 06:31
- 07:01
- 07:31
- 08:02
- 08:31
- 09:01
- 09:31
- 10:01
- 10:31
- 11:01
- 11:31
- 12:01
- 12:31
- 13:01
- 13:31
- 14:01
- 14:31
- 15:01
- 15:31
- 16:01
- 16:31
- 17:01
- 17:31
- 18:01
- 18:31
- 19:01
- 19:31
- 20:01
- 20:31
- 21:01
- 21:29
- 21:59
- 22:29
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:15
- 06:15
- 06:35
- 07:15
- 07:35
- 08:35
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:50
- 14:20
- 14:50
- 15:20
- 16:40
- 17:40
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 Sun, Oct 11
Cheapest fare by day, Maastricht to Amsterdam
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
- Tue, Oct 13€33Cheapest
- Wed, Oct 14€33Cheapest
- Thu, Oct 15€33Cheapest
- Fri, Oct 16€33Cheapest
- Sat, Oct 17€33Cheapest
- Sun, Oct 18€33Cheapest
- Mon, Oct 19€33Cheapest
- Tue, Oct 20€33Cheapest
- Wed, Oct 21€33Cheapest
- Thu, Oct 22€33Cheapest
- Fri, Oct 23€33Cheapest
- Sat, Oct 24€33Cheapest
- Mon, Oct 26€33Cheapest
- Thu, Oct 29€33Cheapest
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Maastricht to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam, about 2h 55m. In total it's roughly €14 over 2h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Maastricht to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 2h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS leaves at 05:31 and the last at 22:29, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
35 a day with NS, between 05:31 and 22:29.
When is the first bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:15 and the last at 17:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 05:15 and 17:40.
How far is Amsterdam from Maastricht?
About 176 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Maastricht to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €13 to €14. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Maastricht to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
Can you get from Maastricht to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 19m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
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: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026