The distance between Lelystad and Maastricht is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lelystad to Maastricht by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maastricht → Lelystad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and then to Maastricht.
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Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Herzogenrath.
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There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Maastricht by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Lelystad and Maastricht is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lelystad and Maastricht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lelystad to Maastricht is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Maastricht, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lelystad and Maastricht. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lelystad to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Zuid and Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Lelystad 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lelystad and Maastricht. We recommend that you drive to Maastricht. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lelystad 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. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lelystad and Maastricht. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lelystad to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €45($45) | hourly | 268km (166 miles) |
Train via Utrecht Centraal | 3hrs | €43($43) | hourly | 247km (154 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | €440($440) | hourly | 359km (223 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €50($50) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
The following major airports near Maastricht offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.