There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht University to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 3m€16–58Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Maastricht to Cologne101.9 km
1h 33m€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
2h 44m€13–21Drive 103.1 km
- Drive from Maastricht University to Colognecar 103.1 km
1h 5m€22–31Line 350 bus, line 45 bus, train
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Centre Ceramique to Aachen, Reutershagbus 350
- Take the bus from Aachen, Reutershag to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erdebus 45 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
3h 8m€15–23
Maastricht University to Cologne by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht University to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht University to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht University to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht University to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Maastricht University and Cologne is 119 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht University to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €16 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Maastricht University to Cologne, including transfers.
Maastricht University to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht University to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht University to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €16 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Maastricht University, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Maastricht University to Koeln Hbf via Maastricht and Aachen Hbf in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Maastricht, Centre Ceramique to Aachen, Reutershag
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Reutershag to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Maastricht to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht University to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Maastricht University to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht University to Cologne is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Maastricht University to Cologne.
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