Day trip from Amsterdam to Maastricht
Maastricht lies 178 km (111 mi) south of Amsterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 178 km (111 mi) apart, Maastricht is a realistic day trip from Amsterdam: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
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| Amsterdam | Maastricht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 741,636 | 122,378 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 1011–1109 | 6211–6229 |
What to see in Maastricht
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnefanten Museum | 122,000 | 2015 |
The busiest is Bonnefanten Museum at 122,000 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Maastricht
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Staying in Maastricht
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Common questions
How far is Maastricht from Amsterdam?
178 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south of Amsterdam; by road roughly 218 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Maastricht by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amsterdam and Maastricht?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.