Maastricht is remarkably easy to reach from around the world thanks to its position in the southern Netherlands, right at the crossroads of Belgium and Germany. The city is surrounded by major international airports, well‑served by fast rail links and connected by key highways, making travel smooth and straightforward no matter where you’re coming from.
By Plane
Maastricht is well connected by air, with several international airports close by. Major hubs include Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels Airport–Zaventem and Düsseldorf International Airport.
Smaller nearby airports include Maastricht–Aachen Airport, Eindhoven Airport, Cologne–Bonn Airport and Düsseldorf Weeze Airport.
Shuttle services are available from these airports to Maastricht.
If you are flying with KLM, you can use the KLM Bus Service between Schiphol and Maastricht. To use this service, your KLM ticket must list Maastricht as your final destination and the bus segment must be clearly included. More information is available at www.klm.com.
Find more details on travelling to Maastricht by air at mymaastricht.nl/transport
By Train
Located in the heart of Europe, Maastricht sits within a major rail network with frequent national and international connections. Several major cities are only a short journey away:
| City | Approx. Travel Time (hours) |
|---|
| Brussels | 1.5 |
| Amsterdam | 2.5 |
| Paris | 3.5 |
| London | 4 |
| Düsseldorf | 3 |
| Cologne | 2.5 |
More information at www.ns.nl/en
By Car
For those travelling by car, Maastricht is easily reached via multiple highways:
E25/A2 (Amsterdam–Luxembourg), E40 (Cologne–Brussels), E42 (Liège–Paris) and E314 (Maastricht–Aachen).
Transfers
For private transfers or other transport options, visit: gotomaastricht.eu