How to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train?

From Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Maastricht station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Maastricht station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Maastricht to Rotterdam

The distance between Maastricht, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 208.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Maastricht

Maastricht is located at Maastricht, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel.

Train stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht Randwyck
  • Maastricht
  • Maastricht Noord

Bus stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel
  • Maastricht, Station
  • Maastricht, Centre Céramique

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Markerstraat.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Markerstraat
  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron L)
  • Motorstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Maastricht station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line E.

  • Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Maastricht station near Maastricht to Alkmaar station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Alkmaar station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Maastricht and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Maastricht to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Maastricht station near Maastricht in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Maastricht and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Alkmaar station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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