There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, or car
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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4h 14m€55–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Frankfurt central train stationbus N870 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 29m€27–48Train, night train
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Aachen Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 49m€35–115Drive 343.1 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Heidelbergcar 343.1 km
3h 5m€63–91Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Nj
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
7h 34m€70–167
Maastricht to Heidelberg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Maastricht and Heidelberg is 374 km. The road distance is 343.1 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg, including transfers.
Maastricht to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Heidelberg, Germany?
You can take a train from Maastricht to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen Hbf to Mainz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Maastricht to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Heidelberg is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Maastricht to Heidelberg.
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