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 you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 3 bus from Maastricht, Helmstraat station to Maastricht, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Eindhoven Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Maastricht, Helmstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maastricht, Helmstraat
    ID 66590280
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    P+R Noord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maastricht, Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Hs
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam 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 Stadhuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Hs
  • 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 HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Stadhuis
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Maastricht to Rotterdam

The distance between Maastricht and Rotterdam is approximately 205.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 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.

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From Maastricht to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Maastricht to Rotterdam 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 Stadhuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Hs
  • 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 HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Stadhuis
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 3, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Maastricht to Rotterdam?

    The 3 bus line goes from Maastricht, Helmstraat station near Maastricht in Maastricht to P+R Noord station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till P+R Noord station near Rotterdam.

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

    The total travel time between Maastricht and Rotterdam by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the Maastricht, Helmstraat stop near Maastricht in Maastricht.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Maastricht and Rotterdam?

    Get off the bus at the P+R Noord station, which is closest to Rotterdam.

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