TEFAF Maastricht 2027: Travel from Amsterdam and Schiphol by Chauffeur
TEFAF Maastricht 2027 runs 11 to 18 March at the MECC. Travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht by private chauffeur, with your car waiting all fair week long.
TEFAF Maastricht 2027 opens with two preview days on 11 and 12 March 2027, by invitation only, followed by the public days from 13 to 18 March 2027. As every year, the fair takes place at the MECC Maastricht exhibition centre. Most international collectors fly into Amsterdam Schiphol, and the drive from Amsterdam to Maastricht takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2.5 hours. A private chauffeur turns that distance into calm, productive time and keeps a car ready for you throughout the fair.
This guide covers the 2027 dates, the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht, getting around during fair week and where to stay.
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TEFAF Maastricht 2027 at a glance
- Preview days: 11 and 12 March 2027, by invitation only
- Public days: 13 to 18 March 2027
- Venue: MECC Maastricht, on the south side of the city near the A2
- From Schiphol or Amsterdam: about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2.5 hours by car
Check the official TEFAF website for ticket categories and opening hours of each day.
What is TEFAF Maastricht?
The European Fine Art Fair brings together leading dealers from around the world, showing everything from Old Master paintings and antiquities to modern art, jewellery and twentieth-century design. Museum curators, private collectors, advisors and institutions attend, and the preview days are among the most important dates in the art market calendar.
The fair is known for its strict vetting: committees of experts examine works before the doors open. That reputation draws a demanding, international audience, and with it heavy demand for hotels, restaurants and cars in a relatively small city.
Amsterdam to Maastricht: your travel options
Searching for the best way from Amsterdam to Maastricht usually brings up trains and buses. They work, but they are not the whole picture for a TEFAF visit.
- Train. The journey needs a change, and at Maastricht station you still need a taxi to the MECC. Manageable with a handbag, tiring after a long-haul flight with luggage.
- Bus. Usually the slowest option, and not a practical choice on a preview day.
- Self-drive. About 215 kilometres via the A2, followed by parking and the approach roads around the MECC at peak times.
- Private chauffeur. Collection at the Schiphol arrivals hall, your Amsterdam hotel or your home, and a direct drive to your hotel in Maastricht or the MECC entrance. The rear seat is a quiet place to make calls, read or rest.
A chauffeur transfer from Schiphol to Maastricht includes flight tracking, meet and greet inside the arrivals hall and 60 minutes of free waiting after touchdown.
Getting to the MECC from other airports
- Amsterdam Schiphol: about 215 km, 2 hours 15 minutes to 2.5 hours
- Amsterdam city centre: about 215 km, 2 hours 15 minutes to 2.5 hours
- Brussels Airport: about 100 km, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Düsseldorf Airport: about 120 km, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Liège Airport: about 40 km, about 40 minutes
- Maastricht Aachen Airport: about 12 km, about 15 minutes
By private jet
Maastricht Aachen Airport in Beek handles many private flights during fair week. Your chauffeur can wait at the general aviation area and drive you to the fair in about 15 minutes. Book early, as demand peaks on the preview days.
From Belgium and Germany
Brussels and Düsseldorf are both closer than Schiphol, and the drives cross borders without formalities. Many collectors combine TEFAF with visits to galleries in Brussels, Antwerp or the Rhineland.
Getting around during the fair
The MECC lies on the south side of Maastricht, about 10 minutes by car from the historic centre. On the preview days the approach roads and taxi ranks get busy around opening and closing time.
A chauffeur booked by the hour or the day:
- Drops you at the entrance and collects you there
- Waits nearby, so you can leave for lunch in the old town or a private viewing and come back
- Takes you to dinner and back to your hotel without a taxi queue
- Can carry small purchases safely between venues
For high-value pieces, use a specialist service. Our secure transport for valuables handles documented, discreet delivery.
The chauffeur at your disposal for several days
Many TEFAF visitors stay for two or three days, sometimes for the whole week. Instead of booking separate transfers, you can keep the same car and chauffeur for your entire stay: the airport pickup, the preview, dinners, a day trip to Aachen or Liège and the drive back to Schiphol, Brussels or Düsseldorf. The schedule adapts to your appointments, and the price is fixed at booking.
Combine TEFAF with The Dutch Masters
In 2027 The Dutch Masters show jumping and dressage event runs from 11 to 14 March at the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the same week as TEFAF. Den Bosch lies on the A2 between Schiphol and Maastricht, so one chauffeur can take you to both events in a single trip.
Where to stay
Hotels in Maastricht fill up months in advance for TEFAF. Well-known addresses include the Kruisherenhotel in a converted Gothic monastery, Hotel Derlon on the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, and Château St. Gerlach in nearby Valkenburg. Many visitors also stay in Aachen, Liège or the castle hotels of South Limburg, which makes a car with chauffeur even more practical.
Planning your TEFAF 2027 days
- Book early. Hotels, restaurants and quality cars are limited in fair week.
- Plan the preview. If you have an invitation for 11 or 12 March, arrive the evening before.
- Combine visits. Maastricht’s old town, the Bonnefanten museum and the hills of South Limburg are minutes away.
- Keep the car. A day booking takes less effort than a string of taxis and gives you full flexibility.
A sample TEFAF day by chauffeur
- 08:30 Pickup at your hotel in Maastricht, Aachen or a castle hotel in South Limburg.
- 09:00 Drop-off at the MECC entrance, ahead of the busiest arrival times.
- 13:00 Lunch in the old town around the Vrijthof, with the chauffeur waiting.
- 14:30 Back to the fair for afternoon appointments with dealers.
- 18:00 A private viewing or reception elsewhere in the region.
- 20:00 Dinner, then the drive back to your hotel.
On a departure day, the chauffeur can drive straight from the fair to Schiphol, Brussels or Düsseldorf, so you make the most of the final hours at TEFAF.
Vehicles for TEFAF week
- Mercedes S-Class or BMW i7: quiet comfort for up to three passengers on the long drive from Schiphol.
- Mercedes-Maybach: our flagship, for VIP collectors and gallery guests.
- Mercedes V-Class: up to seven seats for advisors travelling together, with space for catalogues and luggage.
- Sprinter or Setra coach: for museum groups and patron circles, up to 52 passengers.
More about Maastricht and the MECC
SilverDrive also drives guests to InterClassics Maastricht at the same MECC venue and to PAN Amsterdam. See our chauffeur service in Maastricht and our event transportation service.
Book your TEFAF Maastricht 2027 chauffeur
Send your arrival details, hotel and preferred schedule and we confirm one fixed price agreed at booking, a screened English-speaking chauffeur, flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting on airport arrivals. For a tailored fair-week proposal, use contact.
Frequently asked questions
When is TEFAF Maastricht 2027?
The preview days are 11 and 12 March 2027 and are by invitation only. The public days run from 13 to 18 March 2027.
Where is TEFAF Maastricht held?
At the MECC Maastricht exhibition centre, on the south side of the city near the A2 motorway, about 10 minutes by car from the historic centre.
What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Maastricht?
The train needs a change and a taxi at the end. By car the drive takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2.5 hours. A private chauffeur collects you at Schiphol, your hotel or your home and drives you directly to your hotel or the MECC entrance.
Which airport is closest to TEFAF Maastricht?
Maastricht Aachen Airport in Beek, around 15 minutes from the MECC and popular for private jets. Liège Airport is about 40 minutes away, while Schiphol, Brussels and Düsseldorf offer the widest choice of scheduled flights.
Can my chauffeur wait during the fair?
Yes. Most visitors book by the hour or the day, so the chauffeur stays close to the MECC and is ready when you want to leave for lunch, a dinner or your hotel.
Can I visit The Dutch Masters in the same trip?
Yes. The Dutch Masters runs from 11 to 14 March 2027 in 's-Hertogenbosch, which lies on the route between Schiphol and Maastricht.