Maastricht to Rotterdam by train
Rotterdam lies 146 km (91 mi) north-west of Maastricht, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 32 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands rail, over roughly 178 km (111 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Maastricht | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 122,378 | 868,135 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Maastricht Randwyck railway station, Maastricht Noord railway station, Maastricht Boschpoort railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 6211–6229 | 2761–9999 |
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Staying in Rotterdam
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam. Of the 167 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 4 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 297,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rotterdam from Maastricht?
146 km (91 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Maastricht; by road roughly 178 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Rotterdam by train?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maastricht and Rotterdam?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rotterdam?
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam, bookable on this site.
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.