Exploring The Distance: Cologne To Maastricht In Kilometers

The distance between Cologne and Maastricht is approximately 89 kilometres or 55 miles. This distance can be covered by car, train or bus.

Cologne to Maastricht by train

The distance between Cologne, Germany, and Maastricht, the Netherlands, is approximately 55 miles or 88-89 kilometres. There are a few options for travelling between the two cities by train.

Train Providers

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, and National Express all offer train services from Cologne to Maastricht.

Train Duration

The train journey from Cologne to Maastricht takes on average 1 hour 46 minutes to 1 hour 53 minutes. The fastest train services can get you there in 1 hour 42 minutes, while the slowest services will take you 2 hours 55 minutes.

Train Frequency

On average, there are 12 trains per day running from Cologne to Maastricht. On weekends, you can expect to find more connections, with around 54-57 departures.

Train Schedule

The first train from Cologne to Maastricht usually departs at around 4:03 am or 5:15 am on weekdays, and at 5:25 am on Saturdays and Sundays. The last train leaves at around 9:15 pm or 12:30 am, depending on the day of the week.

Train Tickets

The price of train tickets from Cologne to Maastricht starts at $22.42, £13.36, or €18.90 for a one-way Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. The average price for a train ticket is $41, £29.23, or €35 for this journey.

Cologne to Maastricht by bus

The distance between Cologne, Germany, and Maastricht, Netherlands, is approximately 55 miles or 88-89 kilometres. There are a few options for travelling between the two cities by bus.

FlixBus

FlixBus offers a direct bus service from Cologne to Maastricht, with tickets starting at $11.49. The quickest trip takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, and there are seven rides per day. Buses depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport, and arrive at Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station). The last bus of the day departs at 10:00 PM.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn also offers a bus service from Cologne to Maastricht, with tickets starting at $14. The average journey time is 2 hours and 35 minutes, and there is one change along the way.

Union Ivkoni International

Union Ivkoni International provides a bus service from Cologne to Maastricht, with an average journey time of 2 hours and 35 minutes. The price of tickets is around $14.

Maastricht to Cologne by train

The distance between Cologne, Germany, and Maastricht, the Netherlands, is approximately 55 miles (88-89 km). There are a few options for travelling between the two cities by train.

Journey Duration

The train from Cologne to Maastricht takes between 1 hour 42 minutes and 1 hour 55 minutes, with an average journey time of around 1 hour 53 minutes.

Train Operators

The following train operators run services between Cologne and Maastricht:

• Deutsche Bahn
• FlixTrain
• National Express
• Intercity-Express (ICE)
• Stoptrein/train régional
• Eurostar
• Thalys

Frequency

There are normally 32-34 trains per day travelling from Cologne to Maastricht. On weekends, there are usually more trains available.

First and Last Departures

The first train from Cologne to Maastricht usually departs around 04:03-05:25, and the last train leaves at around 21:25-21:30. On weekdays, the first train leaves at 05:15 and the last train at 00:40.

Changes

There are no direct trains from Cologne to Maastricht. All journeys require a minimum of one change.

Tickets

Tickets for this journey start from $23.00-23.25 when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $41, and the cost of tickets is usually higher if you book on the day.

Maastricht to Cologne by bus

The distance between Cologne and Maastricht is approximately 88-89 kilometres (55 miles) and there are a few options for making the journey by bus.

FlixBus

FlixBus offers a direct bus service from Cologne to Maastricht, with tickets starting at $11.49. The journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, and there are seven rides per day. The first bus is at 2:05 a.m. and the last bus is at 9:15 p.m. FlixBus buses are equipped with large and comfortable seats, toilets, Wi-Fi, and power outlets.

Omio

Omio offers bus tickets from $14, with a journey time of 2 hours and 35 minutes. The first bus is at 5:45 a.m. and the last bus is at 10 p.m. The departure point in Cologne is Köln, Köln Bonn Airport, and the arrival point in Maastricht is Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).

TheTrainLine

TheTrainLine offers bus tickets from $23.25, with a journey time of 1 hour and 53 minutes. However, this may include a train journey as well.

How long does it take to travel from Cologne to Maastricht?

The distance between Cologne and Maastricht is approximately 55 miles or 88-89 kilometres. The fastest train from Cologne to Maastricht takes 1 hour and 41-42 minutes, although the average journey time is around 1 hour and 46 minutes. The first train of the day leaves at either 4:03 am or 6:15 am and the last train leaves at 9:15 pm. There are 12 trains a day running this route and you'll need to make at least one change.

If you're travelling by bus, the journey takes a minimum of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The first bus leaves at 2:05 am and the last at 9:15 pm, with 7 rides in total each day.

Please note that these times are approximate and may vary depending on the time and day of travel.

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