How to travel from The Hague to Maastricht, Netherlands

The distance between The Hague and Maastricht is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from The Hague to Maastricht by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Eindhoven Centraal and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)

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Bus

Take the bus to Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopad and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Herzogenrath Bf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Drive

Drive to Maastricht.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Hague and Maastricht

There are several options for getting from The Hague to Maastricht by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between The Hague and Maastricht is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from The Hague to Maastricht is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between The Hague and Maastricht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between The Hague and Maastricht. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from The Hague to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Eindhoven Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Dutch Railways run train services between The Hague and Maastricht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 The Hague and Maastricht. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from The Hague to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopad. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between The Hague and Maastricht. Buses run 6 times a week 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 The Hague 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 Bf. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from The Hague and Maastricht. The distance is around 230km (143 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 The Hague to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween The Hague and Maastricht

Transport options from The Hague to Maastricht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€41($41)
hourly226km (141 miles)
Train via Utrecht Centraal2h 35m
€41($41)
hourly238km (148 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€9($9)
6 times a week222km (138 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€395($395)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€35($35)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Maastricht

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

MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Maastricht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Maastricht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Maastricht