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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 19 m
Trains on 18 Sept
20
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Ghent will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Maastricht to Ghent you need to make at least one change.
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539Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 140 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Ghent:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Ghent costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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18906+ 529 | 6:16 Maastricht station | 2h20 | 8:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18910+ 530 | 7:16 Maastricht station | 2h20 | 9:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18914+ 531 | 8:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 10:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18918+ 532 | 9:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 11:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18922+ 533 | 10:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 12:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18927+ 9438+ 2834 | 10:23 Maastricht station | 2h56 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
18926+ 534 | 11:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 13:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18930+ 535 | 12:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 14:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18935+ 9450+ 2836 | 12:23 Maastricht station | 2h56 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
18934+ 536 | 13:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 15:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18938+ 537 | 14:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 16:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18942+ 538 | 15:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 17:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18946+ 539 | 16:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 18:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18951+ 9474+ 2840 | 16:23 Maastricht station | 2h56 | 19:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
18950+ 540 | 17:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 19:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18954+ 541 | 18:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 20:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18959+ 9486+ 2842 | 18:23 Maastricht station | 2h56 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
18958+ 542 | 19:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 21:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18962+ 543 | 20:16 Maastricht station | 2h19 | 22:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
18966+ 544 | 21:16 Maastricht station | 2h35 | 23:51 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
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Trains from Maastricht to Ghent run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Bold contemporary art museum facing the citadel park. Visit for Belgian and international modern art, installations and temporary shows.
City museum in a former abbey site, explaining Ghent’s development through objects, stories and a memorable model of the city centre.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and waterside terraces. One of Ghent’s signature walks for architecture, photos and boat-trip departures.
Atmospheric counterpart to the Graslei on the opposite bank. Ideal for strolling, riverside views and seeing the medieval core from street level.
Large urban park with lawns, paths and museum access nearby. A pleasant break from the old centre and a good base for art-focused visits.
A creamy mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served as hearty Flemish comfort food in winter.
Ghent waterzooi is a rich, creamy stew traditionally made with chicken, vegetables and broth. It is a classic signature dish strongly linked to the city.
A traditional Ghent sweet made from raspberry jelly coated in sugar. It is one of the city’s most recognisable confectionery specialities.
Refined restaurant in a former Carmelite chapel, known for polished seasonal Belgian cooking and an elegant dining room.
Casual spot popular for quality Belgian chips with classic sauces and snacks, ideal for a quick local bite in the city centre.
Historic, lively brasserie serving classic Ghent and Belgian dishes with local beers in a traditional setting near the centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Flemish towns, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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Gent-Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Maastricht to Ghent trains use the Maastricht to Gent St Pieters station pair. Use this guide to compare Maastricht and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
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