How to travel from Enschede to Maastricht, Netherlands

The distance between Enschede and Maastricht is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Enschede to Maastricht by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Deventer

Take the train to Deventer then Hertogenbosch and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Bus

Take the bus to Eindhoven Station and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enschede and Maastricht

There are several options for getting from Enschede to Maastricht by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Enschede and Maastricht is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Enschede and Maastricht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enschede to Maastricht is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Enschede and Maastricht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enschede and Maastricht. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Enschede to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Dutch Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional and National Express run train services between Enschede and Maastricht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enschede and Maastricht. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enschede to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Enschede and Maastricht. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enschede to Maastricht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Maastricht. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Maastricht is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (MST) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Maastricht. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Enschede and Maastricht. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enschede to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Enschede to Maastricht

Compare travel optionsbetween Enschede and Maastricht

Transport options from Enschede to Maastricht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Deventer + 2 similar
3h 25m
€49($49)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Train3h 30m
€42($42)
hourly318km (198 miles)
Train via Dortmund Hbf4h 55m
€62($62)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€20($20)
once daily271km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€51($51)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Maastricht

The following major airports near Maastricht offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Maastricht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Maastricht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Maastricht