How to travel from Maastricht to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Maastricht and Amsterdam is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Herzogenrath and then to Düsseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maastricht and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Amsterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3hrs. 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 €30 ($30).

The distance between Maastricht and Amsterdam is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Maastricht and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2h 20m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Maastricht and Amsterdam. Trains depart twice a week 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maastricht and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Maastricht and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Maastricht and Amsterdam. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maastricht to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Maastricht to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Maastricht and Amsterdam

Transport options from Maastricht to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€30($30)
hourly218km (135 miles)
Train and Plane
3hrs
€390($390)
hourly312km (194 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€16($16)
once daily219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€33($33)
on demand215km (134 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam