- Must visit
Bonnefanten
Major art museum with old masters, period rooms and temporary exhibitions in a handsome historic building by the Maas.
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Maastricht will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Essen to Maastricht you need to make at least 3 changes.
10114 · 20068 · 32229 · IC 2729
10321 · 20070 · 32233 · IC 2733
10106 · 20064 · 32221 · IC 2921
10110 · 20066 · 32225 · IC 2725
10122 · 20072 · 32237 · IC 2737
10114 · 20068 · 32229 · IC 2729
10106 · 20064 · 32221 · IC 2921
10110 · 20066 · 32225 · IC 2725
10122 · 20072 · 32237 · IC 2737
10134 · 20078 · 32249 · IC 2749Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 114 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Maastricht trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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26800 · 26402 · 18910 · Bus 16280 | 4:09 Essen Hbf | 3h19 | 7:28 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10313 · 18914 · Bus 16282 | 5:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 8:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10102 · 20062 · 32217 · IC 2917 | 5:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 8:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10315 · 18918 · Bus 16284 | 6:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 9:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10106 · 20064 · 32221 · IC 2921 | 6:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 9:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10317 · 18922 · Bus 16286 | 7:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 10:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10110 · 20066 · 32225 · IC 2725 | 7:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 10:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10319 · 18926 · Bus 16288 | 8:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 11:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10114 · 20068 · 32229 · IC 2729 | 8:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 11:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10321 · 18930 · Bus 16290 | 9:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 12:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10321 · 20070 · 32233 · IC 2733 | 9:16 Essen Hbf | 2h47 | 12:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10118 · 26412 · 18930 · Bus 16290 | 9:46 Essen Hbf | 2h42 | 12:28 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10323 · 18934 · Bus 16292 | 10:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 13:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10122 · 20072 · 32237 · IC 2737 | 10:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 13:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10325 · 18938 · Bus 16294 | 11:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 14:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10126 · 20074 · 32241 · IC 2741 | 11:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 14:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10327 · 18942 · Bus 16296 | 12:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 15:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10130 · 20076 · 32245 · IC 2745 | 12:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 15:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10329 · 18946 · Bus 16298 | 13:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 16:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10134 · 20078 · 32249 · IC 2749 | 13:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 16:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10331 · 18950 · Bus 16300 | 14:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 17:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1033 · ICE 14 · R 16957 | 14:24 Essen Hbf | 3h20 | 17:44 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10138 · 20080 · 32253 · IC 2753 | 14:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 17:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
10333 · 18954 · Bus 16302 | 15:16 Essen Hbf | 3h12 | 18:28 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
10142 · 20082 · 32257 · IC 2757 | 15:46 Essen Hbf | 2h17 | 18:03 Maastricht station | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Essen to Maastricht run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 0:16 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Maastricht — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Maastricht trip today.
Major art museum with old masters, period rooms and temporary exhibitions in a handsome historic building by the Maas.
Museum in a former asylum exploring local history through stories, objects and changing exhibitions on Maastricht’s past and people.
Museum on photography and contemporary visual culture in the old Sphinx quarter, with varied exhibitions in an industrial heritage setting.
Grand central square lined with historic churches and lively terraces, hosting markets and events. A natural starting point for exploring.
Green hill area south of the centre with walking paths, viewpoints and access to caves and fortifications. Excellent for outdoor exploration.
Elegant square by the Basilica of Our Lady, framed by old buildings and trees. Ideal for atmosphere, architecture and a central stroll.
Limburg fruit tart with a yeasted base and seasonal fruit filling. It is a beloved regional bake, especially served with coffee during celebrations.
Slow-cooked beef stew from Maastricht and Liège, braised with onions, vinegar and gingerbread. Its sweet-sour flavour is a regional classic.
A hearty winter dish of sauerkraut mashed with potatoes, usually served with smoked sausage or bacon. It is traditional across Limburg homes.
Traditional Maastricht venue serving regional specialities and seasonal menus in a cosy cellar-like dining room.
Refined restaurant in Château Neercanne with elegant French-influenced cuisine and a formal atmosphere above the Jeker valley.
Popular bistro near Onze Lieve Vrouweplein for mussels, seafood and Belgian-style classics in a relaxed brasserie setting.
Moderate for the Netherlands: rooms and dining cost less than Amsterdam, but tourist areas and hotels can still be pricey. Local buses and trains are reliable but not especially cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Maastricht by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Maastricht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Essen to Maastricht trains use the Essen Hbf to Maastricht station pair, with some services arriving at Maastricht Randwyck. Use this guide to compare Essen and Maastricht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen-Frohnhausen is 3 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Frohnhausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzeria Don Camillo, Pizza Farm, Call a Pizza, Nefeli
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Frohnhausen. ATMs are available at Essen-Frohnhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Frohnhausen. Information desks are available at Essen-Frohnhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Frohnhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Frohnhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Frohnhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Frohnhausen.
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Witloof, Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Maastricht. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maastricht: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maastricht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Maastricht, Hotel Beaumont, Kaboom Hotel.
Maastricht Randwyck is 2 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Randwyck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Maastricht Randwyck.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht Randwyck. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Randwyck: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Maastricht, Hotel Randwyck, Apart Hotel Randwyck.
Maastricht Noord is 3 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel and Car Rental.
Available at Maastricht Noord: Parking.
Available at Maastricht Noord: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Noord.
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