Parking in Maastricht
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P+R Maastricht Noord is the ideal starting point for your visit to Maastricht. The premises are only two minutes’ drive away from the A2 (exit 52) and A79 (exit 1) motorways. You can park here for free and continue your travels to the centre of Maastricht economically by bus, train, or bicycle (your own or one of the shared bicycles).
Bus number 3, 10 and 30
If you're going to the Maastricht city centre for work or a day out shopping, then you can save money by travelling via P+R Maastricht Noord. Parking here is free, and Arriva's bus number 10 to the city centre and back departs every fifteen minutes for only €2.40 per person. us number 30 goes from P+R Maastricht Noord to Maastricht's main railway station. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. Bus numbers 3, 10 and 30 take you to Maastricht from P+R Maastricht Noord. It’s convenient, fast, and cheap!
You can also buy a trainticket in the direction of Maastricht and Maastricht Randwyck at regular price (the stopping train runs two times per hour).
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You can park your car for less at the P+W areas (Park+Walk) that are located just outside the city centre, so you can park your car within a 10 minute walking distance. There is a P+W close to the Stadspark and another one at Frontensingel. There is also a P+W at Bonnefanten which is open on weekends.
The maximum charge per day at P+W Stadspark, Frontensingel and Bonnefanten is € 12 (P+W Bonnefanten only in the weekend). -
Click here for an overview of all the parking garages in Maastricht on Maastricht Bereikbaar’s website.
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A number of parking garages in Maastricht accept online parking reservations. These online reservations can be made via our at the Q-Park website. Online reservations are possible at the Vrijthof, Mosae Forum, the Griend, Plein 1992, Colonel, Bassin, Bonnefantenmuseum en parking area Frontenpark
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Large areas of Maastricht fall under paid parking zones or parking only for permit holders. These area are divided between the A-zone (city centre A1 and A2) and the B-zone (outside the ring road). Do you live in an area where the parking must be paid for, or in a permit-only zone? You may qualify for a parking permit. In the areas where there is paid parking you can pay by mobile phone or smartphone.
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You must always pay for parking in the parking garages.
On-street parking is in force Monday-Saturday from 08:00-18:00 (Thursdays until 21:00) and Sundays from 12:00-18:00.
During the extended retail hours on “koopavonden” (Thursday night shopping) and “koopzondagen” (Sunday shopping) you must pay for parking in the regular on-street parking areas.
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In the parking garages you can pay with coins, notes and your debit or credit card. Please note that not every parking garage offers you the possibility to pay by credit or debit card. In the on-street parking areas you can pay using your mobile or smartphone or coins. The ticket machines offer the choice of NL, ENG, FR and DE language options.
Please note: it is possible that if you are using a debit or credit card from another country, it may not be accepted at the ticket machine. Please ensure you always carry coins for parking payment.
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The areas that require a permit for parking are divided into three zones, A1, A2 (city centre) and B (the areas outside of the ring road).
For more information about the various parking permits available please go to the Maastricht Council website: https://www.gemeentemaastricht.nl/en/parking-and-transport/parking-permit-temporary.
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Yes, there are permits available for commuters. This permit is for people who live outside of Maastricht and work in Maastricht. With a parking permit you can park in the on-street parking areas where parking must be paid for. These areas are divided into three zones, A1, A2 and B.
Do you work in zone A1 or A2? Then you can apply for a parking permit for:
- the parking area located under the J.F. Kennedybrug
Do you work in one of the sections within zone B? Then you can apply to park in the sector where you work. You can apply online via the Maastricht Council website using your DigiD.
We recommend the use of P+R Maastricht Noord as an alternative parking option. You can park there for free and continue your onward journey for just € 2.40 per person return via bus no.3, 10 or 30 or by train for the regular price of a train ticket.
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There are marked spaces for those holding disable parking permits in the various parking garages and on-street parking areas in Maastricht. Those holding disabled parking permits do not have to pay for parking in the allocated disabled parking spaces, nor on-street parking in Maastricht. This permit allows for three hours parking when displaying the blue parking disk. There are disabled parking spaces in the city's various multistorey car parks and paid parking facilities.
Please note: this is not applicable to parking in parking garages, and those holding disabled parking permits are not allowed to park in spaces for regular parking permit holders.
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Parking permit for students
Do you travel to Maastricht almost every day from outside the Netherlands? Then you are eligible for a parking permit for international students. You can park your car for a reduced tariff in one of the following parking sections:
- Brusselsepoort (excluding Sint Annalaan, Joseph Hollmanstraat and Franquinetstraat)
- Mariaberg (excluding Hertogsingel, Sint Annalaan, Tongerseweg and Volksplein) has limited capacity
- Villapark, Sint Pieter and Jekerdal (except Glacisweg and Luikerweg)
You can park from Monday to Friday between 08:00-19:00 and on Thursdays until 21:00.
View all the travel tips for students on our website.
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- From the A2 or A79: park for free at P+R Maastricht Noord. You can get to the city centre on bus number 10 for €2.40 (day return), or take bus number 30 to the main railway station/Wyck. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. A group ticket for groups of three to five people costs €5.95. Up to two children between the ages of four and eleven can travel for free with a paying adult.
- It’s cheaper to pay for parking on a P+W site on the outskirts of Maastricht – Vrijthof square or Markt square are just fifteen minutes’ walk away. If you’re coming from the north, park at P Bonnefanten. At the weekend, you can also park at the Gouvernement car park for €12 (all-day parking) if P Bonnefanten is full.
- Choose a parking location on your route: De Griend, P+R Station, De Colonel, Plein 1992. To access these parking locations, follow the parking routes ‘Wyck-Station’ and ‘Céramique-Wyck’.
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- Park for free at P+R Maastricht Noord. You can get to the city centre on bus number 10 for €2.40 (day return), or take bus number 30 to the main railway station/Wyck. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. A group ticket for groups of three to five people costs €5.95. Up to two children between the ages of four and eleven can travel for free with a paying adult.
Take the N2 tunnel northbound from Akersteenweg/John F. Kennedybrug and then take exit 1 Bunde onto Nieuwe Limmelderweg. - It’s cheaper to pay for parking on a P+W site on the outskirts of Maastricht – Vrijthof square or Markt square are just fifteen minutes’ walk away. If you’re coming from the north, park at P Bonnefanten. At the weekend, you can also park at the Gouvernement car park for €12 (all-day parking) if P Bonnefanten is full.
- Choose a parking location on your route: Plein 1992 or De Colonel. To access these parking locations, follow the parking routes ‘Wyck-Station’ and ‘Céramique-Wyck’.
- Park for free at P+R Maastricht Noord. You can get to the city centre on bus number 10 for €2.40 (day return), or take bus number 30 to the main railway station/Wyck. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. A group ticket for groups of three to five people costs €5.95. Up to two children between the ages of four and eleven can travel for free with a paying adult.
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- Follow the A2 tunnel to the north and park for free at P+R Maastricht Noord. You can get to the city centre on bus number 10 for €2.40 (day return), or take bus number 30 to the main railway station/Wyck. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. A group ticket for groups of three to five people costs €5.95. Up to two children between the ages of four and eleven can travel for free with a paying adult.
Take exit 1 Bunde northbound and turn left onto Nieuwe Limmelderweg. - It’s cheaper to pay for parking on a P+W site on the outskirts of Maastricht – Vrijthof square or Markt square are just fifteen minutes’ walk away. If you’re coming from the north, park at P Bonnefanten. At the weekend, you can also park at the Gouvernement car park for €12 (all-day parking) if P Bonnefanten is full.
- Choose a parking location on your route: Plein 1992 or De Colonel. To access these parking locations, follow the parking routes ‘Wyck-Station’ and ‘Céramique-Wyck’.
- Follow the A2 tunnel to the north and park for free at P+R Maastricht Noord. You can get to the city centre on bus number 10 for €2.40 (day return), or take bus number 30 to the main railway station/Wyck. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. A group ticket for groups of three to five people costs €5.95. Up to two children between the ages of four and eleven can travel for free with a paying adult.
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- It’s cheaper to park at P+W Stadspark or Frontenpark (fixed, all-day parking rate: €12) Vrijthof square or Markt square are just fifteen minutes’ walk away.
- Choose a parking location on your route: Onze Lieve Vrouwe, Mosae Forum, or Sphinx.
- If these car parks are full, check out the car park at Bonnefanten – it costs €12 a day at the weekend and €27.50 a day on weekdays.
- If these car parks are full, check out the car park at Bonnefanten – it costs €12 a day at the weekend and €27.50 a day on weekdays.
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- If you’re coming from Belgium, follow Brusselseweg in Smeermaas and enter Maastricht via Belvédèrelaan. You’ll get to Maastricht faster, and you won’t have to wait at the ramp meter on Bosscherweg. Take the same road on your way back – it’s just as quick.
- P+W Frontenpark offers low-cost parking (fixed, all-day parking rate: €12). Vrijthof square or Markt square are just fifteen minutes’ walk away.
- Choose a parking location on your route: Sphinx, Mosae Forum, or Onze Lieve Vrouwe.
- You could also park on the outskirts at P+R Maastricht Noord, or park on the east side of Maastricht at P de Griend, P+R Station, Colonel, or Plein 1992.
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You can park your car in a few places in the area such as P+R Maastricht Noord and P+R Bunde. Then it’s only a short distance by public transport with your OV-chipkaart. In addition, Maastricht University offers students the possibility to park at Maastricht Randwyck for free.
View all the travel tips for students on our website.
About cycling in Maastricht
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In Maastricht city centre, you are only allowed to park your bicycle in the provided racks or in the bicycle-parking facilities.
You can park your bicycle for free in the guarded and sheltered Kesselskade bicycle-parking facility and in the Markt bicycle-parking facility in the city centre. Vrijthof square also has a sheltered but unguarded bicycle-parking facility. Maastricht's main railway station in Wyck has a sheltered bicycle-parking facility where you can park for free for 24 hours with your public transport pass (OV-chipkaart) or with a temporary pass. There are also plenty of unguarded bicycle-parking facilities in the city centre.
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There are several unguarded bicycle racks where you can park your bicycle.
Around Vrijthof square:
- Vrijthof square/Keizer Karelplein square
- Helmstraat (only short-term parking of no longer than one hour in the designated bicycle spaces)
At Mosae Forum and Markt square:
- Hoenderstraat
- Gubbelstraat
- Markt square
- Wilheminabrug
- Mariastraat
At Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square:
- Vissersmaas
- Het Bat
- Achter de Comedie
- Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square
In Wyck:
- Oeverwal/Cörversplein square
- Kattenstraat
- Wycker Brugstraat
- Ruiterij
At Plein 1992:
- Plein 1992 square
- Hoogbrugplein square
- Avenue Céramique
In Sphinxkwartier:
- Muziekgieterij
- Loods 5
- Pathé
Other:
- Franciscus Romanusweg
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There are several places in Maastricht city centre where you can park your moped or scooter: Vrijthof square/Keizer Karelplein square, Wilheminabrug, Van Hasseltkade, Vissersmaas, and Het Bat.
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You are not allowed to cycle in the pedestrian/shopping area while shops are open. You may be given a fine if you cycle in the city centre during these hours.
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A new Dutch law prohibiting cycling and holding a mobile phone came into effect on 1 July 2019. You risk receiving a fine if you hold your mobile phone to call, send a message, navigate, or change music while cycling. During the darker days of autumn and winter and at night, you are also required to have good bicycle lighting. If you don't have working lights on your bicycle, you risk receiving a fine.
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The municipality removes bicycle wrecks or abandoned bicycles and can also remove incorrectly parked bicycles. We especially want to address those places that experience the biggest problems: Wyck, the city centre, and the area around the railway station, while also responding to reports from residents in other parts of the city.
Incorrectly parked bicycles and mopeds in the area around the Maastricht main railway station will be tagged with a label and taken to the municipal bicycle depot after 60 minutes where the owners can collect them.
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If your bicycle is gone or if you have found a bicycle, you can report it on www.verlorenofgevonden.nl and visit the municipal bicycle depot on Gerardusweg 39.
You can report theft on www.politie.nl/aangifte up to 10 days after your visit to the depot.If you have any questions, you can call the Municipality of Maastricht on 14043.
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Visit the bicycle depot at Gerardusweg 39. The depot is about ten minutes’ walking distance from Maastricht's main railway station.
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The bicycle depot on Gerardusweg 39 is open on Mondays between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM and on Thursdays between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
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You can use the Arriva shared bikes and OV public transport bicycle shared bicycles. These bicycle-sharing schemes are available at every railway station. For a fee, you can use one of these bicycles to travel the last few kilometres to your destination. There are several Nextbike stations in the city centre that you can use to borrow or return a bicycle.
At visitmaastricht.com, you can find a list of the providers where you can rent a bicycle or e-bike from as little as €10 per day.
Zuid-Limburg Bereikbaar also has a special promotional offer that allows you to try out an e-bike, electric cargo bike, or speed bike for one week for your commute if you live or work in South Limburg. Click here for more information.
About public transport in Maastricht
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Maastricht has excellent rail links. The Dutch railways (NS) operates Intercity trains toward Eindhoven, Utrecht, Amsterdam, while Arriva operates trains toward Sittard, Heerlen, Kerkrade, Aachen, and Roermond. You can also use the train service provided by the National Railway Company of Belgium to travel to Visé and Liège.
Maastricht has 3 railway stations:
- Maastricht Central Station
Stationsplein 27
6221 BT Maastricht
- Maastricht Noord (North)
Hoekerweg
6222 NP Maastricht
- Maastricht Randwyck (at Maastricht UMC+)
Joseph Bechlaan 100
6229 GR Maastricht
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Various operators provide rail connections from Maastricht's main railway station:
- Dutch railways (Nederlandse Spoorwegen): Intercity toward Sittard, Roermond, and the north of the Netherlands.
- Arriva:
- RS11 Nijmegen - Venray - Venlo – Roermond
- RS12 Roermond - Sittard - Maastricht Randwyck
- RS15 Sittard - Heerlen – Kerkrade Centrum
- RS18 Stopping train Maastricht Randwyck - Valkenburg – Heerlen
- RE18 Fasttrain Maastricht – Valkenburg – Heerlen - Aachen Hbf. (Duitsland).
- Night train Maastricht - Sittard - Roermond - Weert- Eindhoven - Den Bosch - Utrecht - Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport.
- The National Railway Company of Belgium operates a train service to Visé and Liège (Belgium).
Please visit the operators’ websites for up-to-date information on timetables and fares.
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If you switch from one public transport provider to another, you should check out with your public transport pass (OV-chipkaart) with that public transport provider and check in again with the other public transport provider for the next leg of your journey. If you switch to a foreign public service provider, you will need to have a valid ticket for that part of the trip.
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Travelling from the Euregio Meuse-Rhine by train:
- You can check in with your public transport pass (OV-chipkaart) to board the RE18 train line, which will take you from Maastricht to Aachen in under an hour. The train departs from Maastricht for Aachen once every hour. The same applies when it departs from Aachen to Maastricht.
Travelling from the Euregio Meuse-Rhine by bus:
- Travel from Maastricht to Aachen by bus with Arriva's bus 350. You can purchase a ticket in the bus or use your public transport pass (OV-chipkaart) to pay for the trip.
- Travel from Maastricht to the Belgian towns Hasselt (via Genk or directly), Tongeren, and Eisden with bus company De Lijn. You can purchase a ticket from the driver or in advance.
- Travel from Maastricht to Liège with TEC. You can purchase a ticket from the driver.
Arriva's ‘Euregioticket’ is a convenient way of travelling by bus or train through the Meuse-Rhine region – and it only costs €20 a day. You can purchase the ticket from the bus driver, at the machine at the station, from official Arriva or NS service points, or online. A week or weekend ticket is available. At weekends and on German, Dutch, and Belgian public holidays, the Euregio ticket is valid for up to two adults and three children aged between four and eleven.
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Maastricht city bus
You can catch the bus from anywhere in the region to travel quickly and easily to the city centre of Maastricht. View the map for more information. You can pay using your public transport pass (‘OV-chipkaart') or purchase your ticket directly from the driver.
- Bus 1: Malberg – Centrum – Station – MUMC – De Heeg
- Bus 2: Oud Caberg – Centrum – Station –Scharn – Heer – De Heeg
- Bus 3: Wolder – Centrum – Station – Nazareth - P+R Maastricht Noord
- Bus 4: Valkenburg – Scharn – Station – Centrum – Pottenberg – Caberg
- Lijn 5: Daalhof – Centrum – Station – MUMC – Heugem
- Bus 6: Daalhof – Centrum – Station – De Geusselt – Amby
- Lijn 7: Forum MECC – Heer – Caberg – Pottenberg – Centrum – Heer – Forum MECC
- Bus 8: Boschpoort – Bemelen – Valkenburg
- Bus 9: Station – Céramique – Tongerseplein- Emmaplein – Centrum – Station – Limmel - Borgharen – Itteren – Bunde
- Bus 10: P+R Maastricht Noord – Centrum – Randwyck – Heer
- Bus 11: Station Maastricht – Mosae Forum – Emmaplein – Tongerseplein – Céramique – Station
- Bus 12: Boschpoort – Centrum – Villapark
- Bus 15: Station – Centrum - Heugemerveld – Daalhof - Eijsden
- Bus 48: Station – Centrum – Mariaberg – Kanne (B)
Please visit Arriva's website for more information on its bus services and timetables.
Download the bus network map for Maastricht.Maastricht regional bus
The regional bus connections have been coordinated as effectively as possible so that you can travel to many destinations easily by public transport. You can pay using your public transport pass (‘OV-chipkaart') or purchase your ticket directly from the driver.
- Bus 30: Sittard – Maastricht Airport – P+R Maastricht Noord - Maastricht Station
- Bus 57: Maastricht – Mheer – Slenaken – Gulpen
- Bus 350: Maastricht – Cadier en Keer – Gulpen – Vaals – Aachen Centrum
Download the bus network map for Sittard-Geleen or Parkstad or the bus network map South Limbourg.
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P+R Maastricht Noord
P+R Maastricht Noord is the ideal starting point for your visit to Maastricht. The premises are only two minutes’ drive away from the A2 (exit 52) and A79 (exit 1) motorways. You can park here for free and continue your travels to the centre of Maastricht economically by bus, train, or bicycle (your own or one of the shared bicycles).
Low-cost onward travel by bus
Arriva's bus number 10 to the city centre and back departs every fifteen minutes for only €2,40 per person. Bus 10 runs four times an hour to the city centre, and bus 30 takes you once every half hour to Maastricht's main railway station. Bus line 3 runs via Nazareth, Groene Loper, city centre to Wolder. A group ticket costs €5,95 for three passengers. If you travel more often with P+R Maastricht Noord, then consider taking out a monthly season ticket for €29,85. This grants you unlimited travel seven days a week.
You can also choose to buy a train ticket (at the regular fare) at the Arriva ticket machine to travel on the stopping train (two services an hour) from P+R Maastricht Noord to Maastricht's main railway station or Randwyck station.
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National/International buses
- Direct bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Passengers with a ticket for an Air France/KLM connecting flight can take the bus to and from Schiphol free of charge. To do so, you can apply for a free boarding pass online or via your travel agent at least 24 hours prior to departure. For more information, please visit www.klm.nl/klmbus.
- International connections with IC, Eurolines, and Flixbus to various locations in Europe.
About Zuid-Limburg Bereikbaar
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Programme director: Louis Prompers
Programme secretary: Agnes van Zaanen
Mobility brokers: Rob Schaap, Bernice Reijnders and Kelly Reijnders.
Communication and press contact: Désirée Florie
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Zuid-Limburg Bereikbaar is a collaborative effort by government institutions, the business community, and transport companies. Together, we work to achieve good accessibility and traffic flow in South Limburg. We also want to contribute to sustainable mobility and future-proof travel even more than before.
Zuid-Limburg Bereikbaar stimulates structural changes to the travelling and working behaviour of commuters, tourists, and lorry drivers. That is why we organize various campaigns and offer products and services to help you travel and work smart.