How to travel from Maastricht to Enschede, Netherlands

The distance between Maastricht and Enschede is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Maastricht to Enschede 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 EnschedeMaastricht if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Hertogenbosch

Take the train to Hertogenbosch then Deventer and then to Enschede.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Eindhoven Station and then to Enschede.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Enschede.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maastricht and Enschede

There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Enschede by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. 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 €52 ($52).

The distance between Maastricht and Enschede is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Maastricht and Enschede 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 Enschede is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Enschede, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maastricht and Enschede. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maastricht to Enschede. 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 25m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Maastricht and Enschede. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Enschede. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maastricht to Enschede. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Maastricht and Enschede. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs 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 Enschede. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Enschede. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Enschede is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 102km (64 miles) from Enschede. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) 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 Enschede. The distance is around 248km (154 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 Enschede is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

How do I get from Maastricht to Enschede

Compare travel optionsbetween Maastricht and Enschede

Transport options from Maastricht to Enschede
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Hertogenbosch + 1 similar
3h 25m
€47($47)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Train3h 25m
€41($41)
hourly318km (198 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€20($20)
once daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€52($52)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Enschede

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

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Enschede
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Enschede
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Enschede