Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Schiphol airport is about 210 kilometers from Maastricht. It is one of the largest airports in Europe with many shops and restaurants.You will find maps of the arrival and departure halls here.
Transportation from the airport
By Train
Schiphol station is situated directly below the airport. You can pick up a free baggage trolley from the platform. Via Schiphol Plaza, you can walk straight to the departure or arrival hall.
Train tickets
Train tickets for domestic travel are available from the yellow ticket machines near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza. But you also find the ticket machines in the hall where you pick up your luggage. Tickets (for domestic and international travel) are also available from the ticket offices, which are situated close to the red/white-checked cube at Schiphol Plaza. Staff at the ticket offices will also be able to provide you with train departure information.
Incidentally, did you know that you can also purchase your train ticket well in advance? You can either buy one from a ticket machine or ask for a ticket without a date at one of the NS-service desks. It is possible to do so for both the outward and return journey. All you have to do on the day of travel is stamp your ticket at a machine on one of the platforms. Click here for more information about purchasing a train ticket.
Information about your train journey
The journey planner on the NS website will provide you with information on the fastest and shortest route between Schiphol and Maastricht. It also contains the latest travel information, including details of temporary timetable changes. www.ns.nl
Train to Maastricht
The Intercity train from Amsterdam (via Utrecht, Den Bosch, Eindhoven and Roermond) takes you every half hour to Maastricht in less than two and a half hours.
From Central station it's a five minute stroll to the historic centre.
NS StationStationsplein 27, 6221 BT Maastricht
Travel Information:
- Domestic
0900-9292 (€ 0,70 per minute).
- Abroad
0900-9296 (€ 0,35 per minute).
NOTE: Travelling by train is in the Netherlands comfortable and often the easiest way to travel to your destination.
Car rental
You can rent a car at the airport.
http://www.schiphol.nl/Travellers/ToFromSchiphol/CarRental.htm
It’s about a two and a half hour drive to Maastricht.
Taxi
Travelling by taxi is not really an option as it is rather expensive.
