How to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus 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 24m. 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 €3.

Distance: 178 km

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€31

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€19

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Cheapest

2h 54m

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2h 24m

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30m

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5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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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
171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM3h00
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1798
08:15AM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport
09:10AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
6771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel2734
09:29AM2h26
Maastricht station
11:55AMAmsterdam Centraal
421One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2738
10:29AM2h26
Maastricht station
12:55PMAmsterdam Centraal
421One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2736
09:59AM2h26
Maastricht station
12:25PMAmsterdam Centraal
421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM3h25
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
12:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:20PM2h55
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
07:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM3h05
Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
10:20AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
251One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH77 · LH992
10:30AM3h20
Dusseldorf Airport
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
4671One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH73+Air DolomitiLH9434
06:30AM3h30
Dusseldorf Airport
10:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
4671One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH87 · LH1002
06:55PM3h25
Dusseldorf Airport
10:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
5511One-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 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam is a train with an average price of €3.

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

A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

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 198 trains 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 and bus 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 FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Maastricht to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 45 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel.
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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