Day trip from Köln to Maastricht
Maastricht lies 89 km (55 mi) west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 89 km (55 mi) apart, Maastricht is a realistic day trip from Köln: about 1 h 27 min each way by road.
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| Köln | Maastricht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 122,378 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 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.
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 Köln?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln; by road roughly 109 km (67 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Maastricht by road?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln 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.