How to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Maastricht to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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$43

Average price

$25

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3h 0m

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2h 30m

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30m

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4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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NS International | IC Brussel

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from Maastricht to Amsterdam

How to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM3h00
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM3h05
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1800
    12:25 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $9851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel2734
    9:29 AM2h26
    Maastricht station
    11:55 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel2738
    10:29 AM2h26
    Maastricht station
    12:55 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel2736
    9:59 AM2h26
    Maastricht station
    12:25 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM3h25
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM3h05
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    3:35 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM3h30
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    4:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH73+LufthansaLH992
    10:30 AM3h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $6061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH986
    6:00 AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $6061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH988
    6:00 AM4h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $6061One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Maastricht to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Maastricht and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Amsterdam:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $313 (€253) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average $328 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 55m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Maastricht to Amsterdam is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 108 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Maastricht to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct trains per day with Intercity.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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