Aarhus to Maastricht: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411 miles 661.4 km · straight line
493.2 miles estimated 793.7 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
DKK 645 - DKK 794 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aarhus from Maastricht?

The distance from Aarhus to Maastricht is 411 miles (661.4 km) as the crow flies. Maastricht is located SSW of Aarhus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.2 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Aarhus is in Denmark, while Maastricht is in Netherlands.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aarhus and Maastricht. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aarhus to Maastricht

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min DKK 645 - DKK 794 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $59–$173* Comfort

Quick Facts

Aarhus
56.16°N, 10.20°E
Europe/Copenhagen
0m elevation
Maastricht
50.85°N, 5.69°E
Europe/Amsterdam
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients