How to travel from Haarlem to Maastricht, Netherlands

The distance between Haarlem and Maastricht is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Haarlem 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 MaastrichtHaarlem if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Herzogenrath Bf and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maastricht.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Haarlem and Maastricht

There are several options for getting from Haarlem to Maastricht by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Haarlem and Maastricht is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Haarlem and Maastricht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Haarlem to Maastricht is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Haarlem and Maastricht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Haarlem and Maastricht. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Haarlem to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Haarlem and Maastricht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Haarlem and Maastricht. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Haarlem to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Station Bijlmer ArenA. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Haarlem and Maastricht. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haarlem to Maastricht. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Herzogenrath Bf and then to Maastricht. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Haarlem and Maastricht. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haarlem to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Haarlem and Maastricht

Transport options from Haarlem to Maastricht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€40($40)
hourly236km (147 miles)
Plane and Train
3hrs
€400($400)
hourly322km (200 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€21($21)
once daily227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€35($35)
on demand228km (142 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