Bordeaux to Maastricht: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.7 miles 815.5 km · straight line
608.1 miles estimated 978.6 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
€108 - €133 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bordeaux from Maastricht?

The distance from Bordeaux to Maastricht is 506.7 miles (815.5 km) as the crow flies. Maastricht is located NNE of Bordeaux. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.1 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Bordeaux is in France, while Maastricht is in Netherlands.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Maastricht

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min €108 - €133 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $73–$213* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bordeaux
44.84°N, 0.58°W
Europe/Paris
6m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients