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 €12. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 178 km

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€35

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€20

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3h 0m

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2h 30m

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4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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NS International | IC Brussel

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FlixBus

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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
08:35AM3h00
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM3h05
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
03:35PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

German AirwaysKL1802
02:35PM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport
03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
6581One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel2734
09:27AM2h23
Maastricht station
11:50AMAmsterdam Centraal
341One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2738
10:27AM2h23
Maastricht station
12:50PMAmsterdam Centraal
341One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2736
09:57AM2h23
Maastricht station
12:20PMAmsterdam Centraal
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM3h25
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
12:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM3h30
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
04:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM3h55
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
04:25PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
151One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4107+LufthansaLH2304
09:25AM3h35
Dusseldorf Airport
01:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3781One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH77+LufthansaLH992
10:40AM3h20
Dusseldorf Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3861One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH75 · LH992
08:15AM5h45
Dusseldorf Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3861One-way
1 transfer

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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 €12.

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

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

A bus is €253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average €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 Maastricht to Amsterdam distance is approximately 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, PKP 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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