How to travel from Maastricht to Helmond, Netherlands

The distance between Maastricht and Helmond is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Maastricht to Helmond 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 HelmondMaastricht if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Eindhoven Centraal.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Eindhoven Station and then to Helmond.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Helmond.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance86km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maastricht and Helmond

There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Helmond by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Maastricht and Helmond is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Maastricht and Helmond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maastricht to Helmond is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Helmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maastricht and Helmond. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maastricht to Helmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Eindhoven Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Maastricht and Helmond. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Helmond. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maastricht to Helmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Station and Eindhoven Centraal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

FlixBus, Dutch Railways and Bravo run regular bus services between Maastricht and Helmond. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m 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 Helmond. We recommend that you take the train to Eindhoven Centraal. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Helmond is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Helmond. Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (MST) 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 Helmond. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maastricht to Helmond is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Maastricht to Helmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Maastricht and Helmond

Transport options from Maastricht to Helmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€25($25)
every 30 mins112km (69 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
€8($8)
twice daily102km (64 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
€18($18)
on demand86km (53 miles)

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Airports near Helmond

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

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Helmond
MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Helmond
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Helmond