How to travel from Maastricht to Apeldoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Maastricht and Apeldoorn is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Maastricht to Apeldoorn by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Apeldoorn.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Eindhoven Station then Arnhem central train station and then to Apeldoorn Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Apeldoorn.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maastricht and Apeldoorn

There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Apeldoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Maastricht and Apeldoorn is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (92 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Maastricht and Apeldoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maastricht to Apeldoorn is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Apeldoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maastricht and Apeldoorn. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maastricht to Apeldoorn. 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 35m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Maastricht and Apeldoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Apeldoorn. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maastricht to Apeldoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Station and Arnhem central train station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

FlixBus and Keolis Nederland run regular bus services between Maastricht and Apeldoorn. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m 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 Apeldoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Apeldoorn. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Apeldoorn is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Apeldoorn. 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 Maastricht and Apeldoorn. The distance is around 194km (121 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 Maastricht to Apeldoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maastricht and Apeldoorn

Transport options from Maastricht to Apeldoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€35($35)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€18($18)
twice daily202km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€40($40)
on demand194km (121 miles)

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Airports near Apeldoorn

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Apeldoorn
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Apeldoorn
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Apeldoorn