Travel and Transportation

Airports

Brussels Airport (BRU)
Location: 115 km (71 miles) from the city center
Transportation Options:

• Train: Take a train from Brussels Airport to Maastricht with 1–2 transfers, usually via Leuven and Liège-Guillemins. (Average ride: 1 hour 50 minutes-2 hours 20 minutes)
• Bus: FlixBus and other operators offer direct or one-transfer routes from Brussels Airport to Maastricht. (Average ride: 1 hour 35-40 minutes)
• Taxi: Taxis and pre-booked transfers are available directly from the airport.

Amsterdam Airport Schipol (AMS)
Location: 208 km (129 miles) from the city center
Transportation Options

• Train: Take a train from Schiphol Airport to Maastricht. Tickets start at €26.50–€35. (Average ride: 2 hours 30 minutes-2 hours 55 minutes)
• Bus: There are bus options from Schiphol to Maastricht. (Average ride: 3 hours)
• Taxi: You can book a taxi or private transfer from Schiphol directly to Maastricht. (Average ride: 2-3 hours)

Public Transportation

Buses
Maastricht has an extensive local and regional bus network operated by Arriva. Buses connect the city centre with surrounding neighborhoods, Maastricht University, nearby towns, and regional hubs such as Valkenburg, Heerlen, and Aachen.
You can pay using a contactless bank card or the national OV-chipkaart. Service is frequent throughout the day with additional night routes on weekends.

Main Bus Station
Maastricht Bus Station
Stationsplein, 6221 BT Maastricht, Netherlands

Getting Around

Whether on foot, by bike, by public transit, or by regional train, there are several sustainable options for exploring Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg region. The historic city center is highly walkable, and cycling paths make it easy to move between districts. Regional trains and buses provide quick access to nearby attractions, including Valkenburg, Heerlen, and Liège.

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