How to travel from Gouda to Maastricht, Netherlands

The distance between Gouda and Maastricht is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gouda 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

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA then take the bus to Maastricht.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance218km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gouda and Maastricht

There are several options for getting from Gouda to Maastricht by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Gouda and Maastricht is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Gouda 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 Gouda to Maastricht is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Gouda and Maastricht, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gouda and Maastricht. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gouda 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 2h 20m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Gouda and Maastricht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gouda and Maastricht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Maastricht. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gouda to Maastricht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Maastricht. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Gouda and Maastricht. The distance is around 218km (136 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 Gouda to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Gouda to Maastricht

Compare travel optionsbetween Gouda and Maastricht

Transport options from Gouda to Maastricht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€32($32)
hourly210km (131 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 15m
€24($24)
once daily245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€45($45)
on demand218km (136 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