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

From Maastricht to Rotterdam by bus and train

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Maastricht station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
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
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Maastricht station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
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
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Maastricht to Rotterdam

The distance between Maastricht, Rotterdam and Rotterdam, Rotterdam is approximately 227.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maastricht to Rotterdam by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rotterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Maastricht

Maastricht is located at Maastricht, Rotterdam and the nearest public transit station is Maastricht, Station Perron D.

Train stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht
  • Maastricht Randwyck
  • Maastricht Noord

Bus stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht, Station Perron D
  • Maastricht, Station
  • Maastricht

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Wollefoppenweg, Rotterdam and the nearest public transit station is Leermos.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Nieuw Verlaat
  • Ambachtsland
  • Hesseplaats

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Leermos
  • Hesseplaats
  • Selma Lagerl�Fweg

From Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Maastricht station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
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
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 35.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Maastricht to Rotterdam by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Maastricht in Netherlands and Rotterdam in Rotterdam by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    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?

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