How to travel from Groningen to Maastricht, Netherlands

The distance between Groningen and Maastricht is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Groningen to Maastricht by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MaastrichtGroningen if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Herzogenrath Bf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Maastricht.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Groningen and Maastricht

There are several options for getting from Groningen to Maastricht by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Groningen and Maastricht is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Groningen and Maastricht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Groningen to Maastricht is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Groningen and Maastricht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Groningen and Maastricht. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Groningen 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 50m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Groningen and Maastricht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Groningen and Maastricht. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Groningen to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Groningen and Maastricht. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Groningen to Maastricht. We recommend that you take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Herzogenrath Bf. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Groningen and Maastricht. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Groningen to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

How do I get from Groningen to Maastricht

Compare travel optionsbetween Groningen and Maastricht

Transport options from Groningen to Maastricht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€54($54)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€420($420)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€31($31)
once daily404km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€58($58)
on demand380km (236 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