City in Limburg, Netherlands
Getting around Maastricht
How to get around Maastricht
The center is small enough to walk or cycle. Buses reach the suburbs and nearby towns; trains connect to Eindhoven, Liège and Aachen.
Ways to get around Maastricht
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City buses | About 2–4 EUR a ride | Tap in and out with a contactless card; hubs are the station and Markt |
| Bicycle rental | About 10–18 EUR a day | Good routes along the Maas and into the Belgian hills |
| NS trains | Varies | Direct to Eindhoven (about 1 h), Heerlen and Liège |
Ride-hailing apps in Maastricht
A 5 km ride costs about €12–20 ($14–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Few cars; best used for late-night airport or station trips |
| Bolt | Limited availability compared with the Randstad |
- Taxis are scarce and expensive; walk, bike or use buses. Book airport rides in advance.
Arriving in Maastricht
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
Small airport with a few routes; bus to the center about 30 min, a few euros; taxi 40–55 EUR.
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Maastricht about 1 h, 15–20 EUR; most low-cost flights use Eindhoven or Düsseldorf.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visitors; an IDP is advised with non-EU licences, especially in non-Latin scripts.
- Onward travel in Netherlands: Trains run every 10–30 minutes between cities; nowhere is more than about three hours away. Tap in and out with a contactless bank card (OVpay) on all public transport.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Maastricht?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Maastricht?
The center is small enough to walk or cycle. Buses reach the suburbs and nearby towns; trains connect to Eindhoven, Liège and Aachen.
How do I get from the airport to Maastricht?
Small airport with a few routes; bus to the center about 30 min, a few euros; taxi 40–55 EUR.
Is Maastricht walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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