How to travel from Venlo to Maastricht, Netherlands

The distance between Venlo and Maastricht is around 69km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 52min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Venlo to Maastricht by train, bus, taxi and car. 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 Roermond and then to Maastricht.

  • Duration52min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Arriva NL

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Bus

Take the bus to Maastricht.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Maastricht.

  • Duration59min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Taxibedrijf Venlo

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Drive

Drive to Maastricht.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance77km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venlo and Maastricht

There are several options for getting from Venlo to Maastricht by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Venlo and Maastricht is around 69km (43 miles).

It takes around 52min to get from Venlo and Maastricht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venlo to Maastricht is to take the train which takes around 52min and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Venlo and Maastricht, 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 Venlo and Maastricht. It typically takes around 52min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venlo to Maastricht. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roermond. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 52min.

Arriva NL and Dutch Railways run train services between Venlo and Maastricht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 52min, 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 Venlo and Maastricht. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venlo and Maastricht with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Venlo and Maastricht. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venlo to Maastricht. We recommend that you take the train to Roermond and then to Maastricht. instead which will take 52min.

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 Venlo and Maastricht. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venlo to Maastricht is to take the train which takes, on average, 52min and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Venlo to Maastricht

Compare travel optionsbetween Venlo and Maastricht

Transport options from Venlo to Maastricht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
52min
€18($18)
hourly69km (43 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
€8($8)
once daily75km (47 miles)
Taxi
59min
€190($190)
on demand77km (48 miles)
Drive
59min
€16($16)
on demand77km (48 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