There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Maastricht by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Liege-Guillemins
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
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Take the bus from Brussels South to Maastricht
4 alternative options
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Maastricht
Fly to Dusseldorf, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf
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Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastricht
Fly to Brussels, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brussels (BRU)
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Take the train from Louvain to Liege-Guillemins
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Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Maastricht
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
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Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Hertogenbosch
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Take the train from Hertogenbosch to Maastricht
Paris to Maastricht by train
The train journey time between Paris and Maastricht is around 3h 31m and covers a distance of around 441 km. This includes an average layover time of around 44 min. Operated by Thalys and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), the Paris to Maastricht train service departs from Paris Nord and arrives in Maastricht. Typically 34 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Netherlands from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Netherlands from France
- There are no current restrictions
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- Entry is allowed for fully vaccinated travellers or those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Netherlands is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Maastricht is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Maastricht is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Maastricht is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Netherlands.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Maastricht is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Maastricht is to train which costs €95 - €200 and takes 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Maastricht. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Maastricht via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Maastricht. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Maastricht via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Paris and Maastricht is 326 km. The road distance is 391 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Maastricht without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €95 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Paris to Maastricht, including transfers.
Paris to Maastricht bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Maastricht train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Maastricht is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 25m.
- Distance: 325.9 km
- Duration: 3h 31m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Maastricht, Netherlands?
Thalys operates a train from Paris Nord to Liege-Guillemins 5 times a day. Tickets cost €90 - €190 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Maastricht via Brussels South in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €750
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €650
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €190
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €90 - €130
- Comfort
- €100 - €140
- Premium
- €140 - €190
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- National Express Rail
- Phone
- +31 900 2022022
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Herzogenrath to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €8
- Website
- arriva.nl
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf,Herzogenrath to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €12 - €18
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
- 1st Class
- €7 - €12
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €29
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €18
- 1st Class
- €22 - €29
Train from Hertogenbosch to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €40
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
- 1st Class
- €26 - €40
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels South to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Paris to Maastricht bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Paris to Maastricht train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Maastricht is 391 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Paris to Maastricht.
Eurowings, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
Book your Paris to Maastricht train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Maastricht bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1345+ hotels available in Maastricht. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.