Getting There
Fair Location
TEFAF Maastricht is being held in the MECC Maastricht (conference center) which is located just outside the center of the beautiful city of Maastricht. Maastricht is a compact and historic medieval city with international allure in the heart of Europe, and the borders of Germany and Belgium are only a few kilometers away.
Please find the address below:
Forum 100
6229 GV Maastricht
The Netherlands
Public Transport
Travelling by train is the easiest and most sustainable way to journey to TEFAF. This is part of TEFAF’s commitment and membership to the Gallery Climate Coalition, and you can read more here.
Maastricht-Randwyck station is 250 meters away from MECC Maastricht and is connected to an international railway network. In addition, there is a regular connection to Maastricht Central Station.
Train
Maastricht-Randwyck station is 250 meters away from MECC Maastricht and is connected to an international railway network. In addition, there is a regular connection to Maastricht Central Station. Visit the National Dutch railway website to schedule travels here.
Bus
A bus leaves every five minutes from Maastricht city centre or Maastricht Central Station headed to MECC Maastricht (Forum MECC bus stop).
Please find a list of estimated travel times below.
Maastricht Central Station | +/- 2 minutes |
Eindhoven Airport | +/- 1 hour |
Amsterdam (Schiphol Airport) | +/- 2,5 hours |
Brussels Zaventem Airport | +/- 1 hour, 15 minutes |
Brussels Charleroi Airport | +/- 1 hour |
Cologne-Bonn Airport | +/- 1 hour |
Düsseldorf Airport | +/- 1 hour, 15 minutes |
Paris CDG Airport | +/- 3 hours, 15 minutes |
London Heathrow Airport | +/- 6 hours |
By Car
As you approach Maastricht, follow the motorway sign ‘Liege Maaastricht-Zuid’ to get to the MECC. After the new tunnel, you will see ‘MECC’ indicated on motorway signs; these will guide you to the MECC Maastricht car parks. Coming from Amsterdam/Eindhoven, take exit 55 (Randwyck-MECC) and from Paris-Liège take exit 56 (Gronsveld-MECC). MECC Maastricht/ TEFAF has an abundant amount of parking spaces with a maximum walking distance of ten minutes.
Disabled parking is available in several parking areas. P4 (near the main entrance) has six disabled parking spaces and P1 has two disabled parking spaces on each storey. These are located right next to the lift. Please place the official disabled parking pass (GPK) on the dashboard so it is visible through the windscreen when you use these parking spaces.
MECC Maastricht has a total of twenty six charging stations for MECC Maastricht guests and visitors. These are located at the P4 parking facility.
Please always follow directions from the traffic wardens.
Airports and Transfers
TEFAF Maastricht is accessible from a large number of international and intercontinental airports that are no more than one hour away from Maastricht.
To arrange a smooth and comfortable transfer towards Maastricht we advise you to pre-book your transfer towards Maastricht with our transport partner Jacobs travel. Please pre-book your transfer via the button below and enjoy the following benefits: fixed price, free cancellation if a flight is cancelled, airport pickup including meet and greet and flight tracking service.
Please find below the distances from each airport to Maastricht and the fixed transfer fees towards the city of Maastricht.
airport | distance to Maastricht | taxi | mini van |
Maastricht-Aachen Airport | 15 km | € 85,00 | € 105,00 |
Luik Airport | 40 km | € 160,00 | € 185,00 |
Eindhoven Airport | 98 km | € 240,00 | € 265,00 |
Düsseldorf Airport | 112 km | € 240,00 | € 265,00 |
Brussels Charleroi Airport | 113 km | € 245,00 | € 270,00 |
Cologne-Bonn Airport | 118 km | € 240,00 | € 265,00 |
Brussels Zaventem Airport | 118 km | € 245,00 | € 275,00 |
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | 219 km | € 425,00 | € 475,00 |
Special Access
TEFAF Maastricht is fully equipped to access with a wheelchair. Wheelchairs can also be reserved at the MECC. This is free of charge but there is a limited availability. Reservations can be made via [email protected], +31 43 3838383. Please provide name, telephone number and requested date & time you need the wheelchair when making the reservation. TEFAF guests accessing the fair in a wheelchair are allowed to bring a +1. The second ticket will be free of charge.
Disabled parking is available in several parking areas. P4 (near the main entrance) has six disabled parking spaces and P1 has two disabled parking spaces on each storey. These are located right next to the lift. Please place the official disabled parking pass (GPK) on the dashboard so it is visible through the windscreen when you use these parking spaces.
Service dogs are welcome at the fair when the correct paperwork can be shown. This is exceptional, dogs or other animals are not allowed at the fair.
Metal detectors at the fair's Security have no influence on pacemakers.
The MECC also provides several toilets with wheelchair access / use for disabled guests.
Free City Shuttle Service
In close cooperation with the City of Maastricht we will again organize a free city shuttle service between the city centre and TEFAF. This shuttle service is available from Thursday 7 – Thursday 14 March and will have various pick-up places in the city centre.
Please find below the exact timetable.
City Centre - TEFAF | TEFAF - City Centre | ||
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 09.30 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 16.00 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 09.35 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 16.15 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 09.40 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 16.20 |
TEFAF Main entrance | 09.50 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 16.25 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 09.45 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 16.15 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 09.50 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 16.25 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 09.55 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 16.30 |
TEFAF Main entrance | 10.05 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 16.35 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 10.00 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 16.30 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 10.05 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 16.40 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 10.10 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 16.45 |
TEFAF Main Entrance | 10.20 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 16.50 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 10.15 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 16.45 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 10.20 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 16.55 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 10.25 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 17.,00 |
TEFAF Main Entrance | 10.35 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 17.05 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 10.30 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 17.00 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 10.35 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 17.10 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 10.40 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 17.15 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 10.50 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 17.20 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 10.45 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 17.15 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 10.50 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 17.25 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 10.55 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 17.30 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 11.05 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 17.35 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 11.00 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 17.30 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 11.05 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 17.40 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 11.10 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 17.45 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 11.20 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 17.50 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 11.15 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 17.45 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 11.20 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 17.55 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 11.25 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 18.00 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 11.35 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 18.05 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 11.30 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 18.00 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 11.35 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 18.10 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 11.40 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 18.15 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 11.50 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 18.20 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 11.45 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 18.15 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 11.50 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 18.25 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 11.55 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 18.30 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 12.05 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 18.35 |
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 12.00 | TEFAF Main Entrance | 18.30 |
Busstop Mosae Forum | 12.05 | Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 18.40 |
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 12.10 | Busstop Mosae Forum | 18.45 |
Aankomst Tefaf P4 (Hoofdentree) | 12.20 | Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 18.50 |
TEFAF Main Entrance | 18.45 | ||
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 18.55 | ||
Busstop Mosae Forum | 19.00 | ||
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 19.05 | ||
TEFAF Main Entrance | 19.00 | ||
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 19.10 | ||
Busstop Mosae Forum | 19.15 | ||
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 19.20 | ||
TEFAF Main Entrance | 19.15 | ||
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 19.25 | ||
Busstop Mosae Forum | 19.30 | ||
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 19.35 | ||
TEFAF Main Entrance | 19.30 | ||
Busstop Wilhelminasingel Wyck | 19.40 | ||
Busstop Mosae Forum | 19.45 | ||
Bastion Hotel Boschstraat | 19.50 |