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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Utrecht is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Utrecht is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Utrecht?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maastricht and arriving at Utrecht Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Utrecht?

The distance between Maastricht and Utrecht is 178 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Utrecht without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €29 - €45.

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

The train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraal takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Utrecht train from?

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

Train or bus from Maastricht to Utrecht?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Utrecht is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Maastricht to Utrecht train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maastricht to Utrecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Utrecht is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Maastricht to Utrecht.

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

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Where can I stay near Utrecht?

There are 589+ hotels available in Utrecht.

Maastricht to Utrecht - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Maastricht to Utrecht by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
1h 58m
€29–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena833 / ...
3h 22m
€20–38
Drive 165.3 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Utrecht165.3 km
2h 22m
€29–42

Maastricht to Utrecht by train

248Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.4 km
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €30 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena twice daily. Tickets cost €13–30 and the journey takes 3h.

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