What is the cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam is to bus via Eindhoven which costs €11 - €21 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maastricht and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maastricht and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

The distance between Maastricht and Rotterdam is 234 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.

How do I travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

The train from Maastricht to Rotterdam Centraal takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Rotterdam bus from?

Maastricht to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Rotterdam train from?

Maastricht to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Eindhoven, which costs €11 - €21 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Maastricht to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Maastricht to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Maastricht to Rotterdam train arrive?

Maastricht to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Rotterdam is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Maastricht to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

Book your Maastricht to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

Book your Maastricht to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Maastricht to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 41m
€35–130
Bus via Eindhoven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
3h 45m
€11–21
Drive 172.6 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Rotterdamcar 172.6 km
2h 15m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Rotterdambus Kyiv-Amsterdam
4h

Maastricht to Rotterdam by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.9 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Maastricht to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht to Rotterdam Central Station via Eindhoven Station in around 3h 45m.

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