What is the distance between Maastricht and Cologne?

The distance separating Maastricht and Cologne is 56 miles (90 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Maastricht to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Maastricht, chances are that your bus will leave from Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne cable cars, Hohenzollern Bridge, Lanxess Arena, Flora and Botanical Garden and Cologne Opera.

Bus Maastricht to Cologne from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 30m	7:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Maastricht to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

56 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $46	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $16	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Maastricht and Cologne?

Stops in Maastricht

A - Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte

B - Stadionplein

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Maastricht to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Maastricht and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Maastricht to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$30

11/17

$10

Today

No data

11/19

$11

11/20

$9

11/21

$10

11/22

$10

11/23

$16

The cheapest trip from Maastricht to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Maastricht to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $30 for a bus ticket from Maastricht to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.