Maastricht is extremely well connected due to its central location in Europe and a short distance from Belgium (5 kilometers) and Germany (20 kilometers). Several European capital cities are just a stone’s throw away, such as Brussels (1 hour), Amsterdam (2 hours), Paris (3 hours), London (3 hours).
Travel by Air
Brussels Zaventem
www.brusselsairport.be
There are non-stop flights from most major European cities and connecting flights from the Middle East, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Flight Journey Lengths:
• 1 hour 10 minutes from London
• 7 hours from New York
For further flight information please visit:
www.skyscanner.net
Düsseldorf International Airport
www2.dus.com
There are non-stop flights to and from most major European cities and connecting flights from the Middle East, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Flight Journey Lengths:
• 1 hours 30 minutes from London
• 9 hours from New York
For further flight information please visit:
www.skyscanner.net
Travel by Train
There’s also a well-connected public transport system (train station in the middle of the city center and a train station at two minutes walking distance from the venue MECC Maastricht).
There are regular trains from/to Brussels, Düsseldorf , Cologne, Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Rotterdam, London, Munich, Bruges, Stuttgart, Luxembourg City and Rome.
Maastricht has 3 railway stations:
- Maastricht Central Station
Stationsplein 27
6221 BT Maastricht
- Maastricht Noord (North)
Hoekerweg
6222 NP Maastricht
- Maastricht Randwyck (at Maastricht UMC+)
Joseph Bechlaan 100
6229 GR Maastricht
Onward Journey to Maastricht City Centre
Taxi
Distance from Brussels Zaventem airport to downtown: 120 km (75 miles).
Taxi app Uber is well-established and present a good alternative to the city‘s taxis.
Several Taxi companies operate in Maastricht, and their rates can vary.
Do not accept rides from drivers who might approach you inside or in front of the terminal, you will risk being overcharged.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service from / to Brussels or Düsseldorf airport:
www.ShuttleDirect.com
Public Transport
Further information surrounding Maastricht’s public transport including journey planners and availability can be found by visiting:
https://www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl/en/info-for-travellers/public-transport/
