Hamburg to Maastricht by bus
Maastricht lies 420 km (261 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 512 km (318 mi) of road.
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| Hamburg | Maastricht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 2 million | 122,378 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 6211–6229 |
What changes when you arrive in Maastricht
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Hamburg to Maastricht
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Staying in Maastricht
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Common questions
How far is Maastricht from Hamburg?
420 km (261 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 512 km (318 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Maastricht by bus?
About 7 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Maastricht?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Maastricht?
The Euro (EUR).
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.