Central in Europe. Connected worldwide.

Travel to Maastricht

Easy access by air, rail and road

Maastricht sits at the crossroads of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, making it one of the most accessible conference destinations in Europe. International airports, high-speed rail networks, and major highways connect the city efficiently to Europe and beyond.

Red Star

By Plane

Several international airports are located within approximately one hour of Maastricht:

  • Brussels Zaventem Airport – major international hub
  • Düsseldorf International Airport – strong intercontinental network
  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport – global connections
  • Eindhoven Airport – European low-cost routes
  • Cologne-Bonn Airport
  • Maastricht-Aachen Airport

From these airports, Maastricht is easily reachable by train or car.

By Train

Maastricht is well connected to the European high-speed rail network via Brussels, Liège and Aachen.

  • Brussels – approx. 1 hour
  • Liège – approx. 30 minutes
  • Aachen – approx. 1 hour
  • Paris – approx. 3.5 hours
  • London – approx. 4 hours
  • Amsterdam – approx. 2.5 hours (direct Intercity)

Maastricht Randwyck station is located directly next to Van der Valk Maastricht, the conference venue.

By Car

Maastricht is connected to major European motorways:

  • E25 / A2 – Amsterdam to Luxembourg
  • E40 – Cologne to Brussels
  • E42 – Liège to Paris
  • E314 – Maastricht to Aachen

On-site parking is available at the conference venue.

Cross-border. International. Effortless.

A Recognised International Conference Region

Maastricht is part of the Limburg region, one of the Netherlands’ most international conference areas. The Maastricht Convention Bureau actively supports multi-day international events and scientific congresses across Europe and the United States.

The region is home to Brightlands innovation campuses focusing on:

  • Smart materials & sustainable production
  • Food & healthy nutrition
  • Regenerative and precision medicine
  • Data science & smart services

This ecosystem reinforces Maastricht’s reputation as a destination where knowledge, innovation, and international collaboration meet.

Travel Support & Booking Tools

Maastricht offers dedicated booking tools and travel assistance to simplify international travel planning.

  • Lufthansa Carrier Program (group flight discounts)
  • Direct booking tools for train and airport transfers
  • Support from regional travel partners

More detailed travel links and booking recommendations will be published closer to the conference.