More cities in one trip from Maastricht
Maastricht (Netherlands) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 21 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Germany, Belgium, France). The most searched are Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Brussels; the quickest to reach is Cologne, about 1 h 40 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 21 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Maastricht
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam · Netherlands | 181 km | 2 h 55 min | Bus |
| Frankfurt · Germany | 226 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Brussels · Belgium | 94 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Cologne · Germany | 89 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
| Lille · France | 187 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Dortmund · Germany | 144 km | about 2 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Rotterdam · Netherlands | 143 km | about 2 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Antwerp · Belgium | 99 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Maastricht
Land in Maastricht, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Maastricht → Amsterdam → Brussels → Maastricht
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Maastricht, 2 nights in Amsterdam, 1 night in Brussels
- About 7 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Maastricht → Amsterdam | 2 h 55 min |
| Amsterdam → Brussels | 2 h 45 min |
| Brussels → Maastricht | 1 h 45 min |
Maastricht → Brussels → Cologne → Maastricht
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Maastricht, 2 nights in Brussels, 1 night in Cologne
- About 7 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Maastricht → Brussels | 1 h 45 min |
| Brussels → Cologne | 3 h 35 min |
| Cologne → Maastricht | 1 h 40 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in MaastrichtFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in MaastrichtEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Maastricht
Airports with direct flights to Maastricht, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1
Hungary 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Montenegro 1
Portugal 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Maastricht?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Brussels, Cologne, Lille, Dortmund, Rotterdam and Antwerp. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam?
About 2 h 55 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 181 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Maastricht?
For Maastricht, Amsterdam and Brussels, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Maastricht, 2 nights in Amsterdam, 1 night in Brussels), with about 7 h 25 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Maastricht?
From 21 airports in 9 countries, including Warsaw, Malaga and Budapest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Maastricht is cheap.