- Must visit
Bonnefanten
Major art museum with old masters, period rooms and temporary exhibitions in a handsome historic building by the Maas.
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Compare train and coach for Groningen to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £51.
Distance: 270 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Groningen to Maastricht is a train with an average price of £30.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Maastricht:
A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Groningen to Maastricht costing on average £51.
The fastest way to travel from Groningen to Maastricht is by train with an average journey time of 4h 11m.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 44m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Groningen and Maastricht including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Overview: Train from Groningen to Maastricht
NetherlandsNetherlands
Trains from Groningen to Maastricht run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 3h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Train companies: NS Domestic, Arriva NS from Groningen to Maastricht trainsNS Domestic, Arriva NS trains will get you between Groningen and Maastricht from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
NS Domestic
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS Domestic Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest NS Domestic Price
£30
NS Domestic frequency
17 a day
Arriva NS
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Arriva NS Duration
4h 1m
Cheapest Arriva NS Price
£30
Arriva NS frequency
5 a day
Complete guide to Maastricht
Things to do in Maastricht
Discover the best of Maastricht — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Maastricht trip today.
- Recommended
Maastricht Museum
Museum in a former asylum exploring local history through stories, objects and changing exhibitions on Maastricht’s past and people.
- Recommended
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof
Museum on photography and contemporary visual culture in the old Sphinx quarter, with varied exhibitions in an industrial heritage setting.
- Must visit
Vrijthof
Grand central square lined with historic churches and lively terraces, hosting markets and events. A natural starting point for exploring.
- Must visit
St Pietersberg
Green hill area south of the centre with walking paths, viewpoints and access to caves and fortifications. Excellent for outdoor exploration.
- Recommended
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
Elegant square by the Basilica of Our Lady, framed by old buildings and trees. Ideal for atmosphere, architecture and a central stroll.
- Vegetarian
Limburgse vlaai
Limburg fruit tart with a yeasted base and seasonal fruit filling. It is a beloved regional bake, especially served with coffee during celebrations.
Zoervleis
Slow-cooked beef stew from Maastricht and Liège, braised with onions, vinegar and gingerbread. Its sweet-sour flavour is a regional classic.
- Gluten-free
Zuurkoolstamppot
A hearty winter dish of sauerkraut mashed with potatoes, usually served with smoked sausage or bacon. It is traditional across Limburg homes.
Café Sjiek
Traditional Maastricht venue serving regional specialities and seasonal menus in a cosy cellar-like dining room.
Château Neercanne
Refined restaurant in Château Neercanne with elegant French-influenced cuisine and a formal atmosphere above the Jeker valley.
Bistro Croquant
Popular bistro near Onze Lieve Vrouweplein for mussels, seafood and Belgian-style classics in a relaxed brasserie setting.
Euro (€)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- € 2.20
- Day pass
- € 23.50
To the city centre
Maastricht station -> Markt, Maastricht
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Contactless bank card and mobile check-in and check-out work on Dutch public transport via OVpay.
- Always check in and out with the same card or device for every leg of the journey.
FAQs: Groningen to Maastricht train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Groningen 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Groningen to Maastricht can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Groningen to Maastricht covers a distance of 270 km and takes approximately 3h 40m. Trains run 19 per day.
The train distance from Groningen to Maastricht is 270 km.
The first train from Groningen to Maastricht leaves at 0:17.
The last train from Groningen to Maastricht departs at 22:29.
Trains from Groningen to Maastricht run approximately 19 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Groningen to Maastricht.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Groningen to Maastricht.
There is no night train service from Groningen to Maastricht.
The train station in Groningen that goes to Maastricht is Groningen station, and it arrives at Maastricht Randwyck.
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Maastricht is by coach, costing approximately £25.
Booking trains from Groningen to Maastricht in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Groningen to Maastricht offers a scenic route through the Dutch countryside, featuring picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and views of the iconic canals and farmland typical of the Netherlands.
Yes, you can take the train from Groningen to Maastricht.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Groningen and Maastricht
Most Groningen to Maastricht trains use the Groningen to Maastricht station pair, with some services arriving at Maastricht Randwyck. Use this guide to compare Groningen and Maastricht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Groningen
Arrival train stations in Maastricht
Which Groningen station do trains to Maastricht leave from?
Trains from Groningen to Maastricht leave from Groningen. The station is 1 km from Groningen city centre at Stationsweg 3, 9726 AC Groningen, Netherlands.
GroningenStationsweg 3, 9726 AC Groningen, Netherlands+31 50 316 1111
City-centre transport
Getting to Groningen from Groningen city centre
Bus1, 3, 4, 10 · 6m · £4 · every ~21 min
Groningen train station facilities and services
Groningen 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 and drink
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Groningen Europapark9723 ZR Groningen, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Groningen Europapark from Groningen city centre
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSprinter, Intercity · 2m · £2
Stoptrein RS4, Stoptrein RS5, Stoptrein RS6 · 10m · £2 · every ~7 min
Bus2 · 10m · £3 · every ~2 min
Groningen Europapark train station facilities and services
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen NoordGroningen Noord, Groningen, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Groningen Noord from Groningen city centre
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainStoptrein RS4, Stoptrein RS5, Stoptrein RS7, Stoptrein RS6 · 4m · £2 · every ~8 min
Bus171, 2 · 5m · £3 · every ~3 min
1, 10, 11 · 7m · £3 · every ~14 min
Stopbus ipv trein · 9m · £2
Groningen Noord train station facilities and services
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
Which Maastricht station do trains from Groningen arrive at?
Trains from Groningen to Maastricht most often arrive at Maastricht Randwyck. Some services arrive at Maastricht, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Maastricht arrival station.
Maastricht RandwyckMaastricht Randwyck railway station, Randwyck, Maastricht, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Maastricht Randwyck from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht Randwyck is 2 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainStoptrein RS12, Stoptrein RS18, Sneltrein RE18 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~11 min
Bus10 · 9m · £2 · every ~6 min
Maastricht Randwyck train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Maastricht Randwyck.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht Randwyck. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Randwyck: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Maastricht, Hotel Randwyck, Apart Hotel Randwyck.
MaastrichtStationsplein 29, 6221 BT Maastricht, Netherlands+31 30 235 7822
City-centre transport
Getting to Maastricht from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus20a, 206, 45, 62, 63 · 4m · £2 · every ~12 min
3, 7 · 6m · £2 · every ~7 min
Maastricht train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Witloof, Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Maastricht. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Maastricht, Hotel Beaumont, Kaboom Hotel.
Maastricht Noord6222 AN Maastricht, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Maastricht Noord from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht Noord is 3 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainStoptrein RS18 · 3m · £2 · every ~4 min
Bus10, 3 · 11m · £2 · every ~7 min
Maastricht Noord train station facilities and services
Maastricht Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel and Car Rental.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht Noord: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht Noord: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Noord.
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