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Major art museum with old masters, period rooms and temporary exhibitions in a handsome historic building by the Maas.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£30
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£30
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 18 m
Trains on 30 Aug
34
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Maastricht will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Rotterdam to Maastricht you need to make at least one change.
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IC 1147 · IC 2747
IC 1151 · IC 2751
IC 1149 · IC 2749
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IC 1149 · IC 2749
IC 1145 · IC 2745Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 £20, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 146 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Maastricht trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 2338 · IC 1147 · IC 2747 | 13:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 15:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2338 · IC 1147 · IC 2747+ ST 32453 | 13:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 15:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1147 · IC 2747 | 13:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 15:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2240 · IC 1149 · IC 2749 | 13:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 16:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2240 · IC 1149 · IC 2749+ S 18946 | 13:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 16:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1149 · IC 2749 | 13:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 16:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2342 · IC 1151 · IC 2751 | 14:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 16:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2342 · IC 1151 · IC 2751+ ST 32457 | 14:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 16:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1151 · IC 2751 | 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 16:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2244 · IC 1153 · IC 2753 | 14:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 17:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2244 · IC 1153 · IC 2753+ S 18950 | 14:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 17:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1153 · IC 2753 | 14:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 17:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2346 · IC 1155 · IC 2755 | 15:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 17:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2346 · IC 1155 · IC 2755+ ST 32461 | 15:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 17:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1155 · IC 2755 | 15:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 17:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2248 · IC 1157 · IC 2757 | 15:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 18:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2248 · IC 1157 · IC 2757+ S 18954 | 15:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 18:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1157 · IC 2757 | 15:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 18:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2350 · IC 1159 · IC 2759 | 16:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 18:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2350 · IC 1159 · IC 2759+ ST 32465 | 16:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 18:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1159 · IC 2759 | 16:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 18:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2252 · IC 1161 · IC 2761 | 16:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 19:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2252 · IC 1161 · IC 2761+ S 18958 | 16:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 19:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1161 · IC 2761 | 16:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 19:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2354 · IC 1163 · IC 2763 | 17:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 19:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2354 · IC 1163 · IC 2763+ ST 32469 | 17:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 19:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1163 · IC 2763 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 19:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2256 · IC 1165 · IC 2765 | 17:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 20:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2256 · IC 1165 · IC 2765+ S 18962 | 17:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 20:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1165 · IC 2765 | 17:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 20:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2358 · IC 1167 · IC 2767 | 18:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 20:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2358 · IC 1167 · IC 2767+ ST 32473 | 18:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 20:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1167 · IC 2767 | 18:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 20:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2260 · IC 1169 · IC 2769 | 18:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 21:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2260 · IC 1169 · IC 2769+ S 18966 | 18:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 21:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1169 · IC 2769 | 18:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 21:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2362 · IC 1171 · IC 2771 | 19:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 21:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2362 · IC 1171 · IC 2771+ ST 32477 | 19:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 21:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1171 · IC 2771 | 19:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 21:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2264 · IC 1173 · IC 2973 | 19:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 22:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2264 · IC 1173 · IC 2973+ S 18970 | 19:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 22:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1173 · IC 2973 | 19:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 22:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2366 · IC 1175 · IC 2975 | 20:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 22:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2366 · IC 1175 · IC 2975+ ST 32481 | 20:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 22:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1175 · IC 2975 | 20:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 22:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2268 · IC 1177 · IC 2977 | 20:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 23:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2268 · IC 1177 · IC 2977+ S 18974 | 20:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 23:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1177 · IC 2977 | 20:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 23:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2370 · IC 1179 · IC 2979 | 21:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 23:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2370 · IC 1179 · IC 2979+ ST 32485 | 21:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 23:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1179 · IC 2979 | 21:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 23:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2272 · IC 1181 · IC 2981 | 21:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 0:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2272 · IC 1181 · IC 2981+ S 18978 | 21:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 0:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1181 · IC 2981 | 21:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 0:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2374 · IC 1183 · IC 2983 | 22:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 0:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 2374 · IC 1183 · IC 2983+ ST 32489 | 22:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 0:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1183 · IC 2983 | 22:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 0:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2276 · IC 1185 · IC 2985 | 22:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 1:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1185 · IC 2985 | 22:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 1:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
SPR 5112 · IC 1123 · IC 2923+ ST 32429 | 6:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 9:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
SPR 5112 · IC 1123 · IC 2923 | 6:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 9:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1123 · IC 2923 | 7:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 9:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2823 · IC 2925 | 7:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h43 | 10:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 · IC 2927+ ST 32433 | 8:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 10:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 · IC 2927 | 8:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 10:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1127 · IC 2927 | 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 10:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 · IC 2929+ S 18926 | 8:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 11:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 · IC 2929 | 8:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 11:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1129 · IC 2929 | 8:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 11:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2322 · IC 1131 · IC 2931+ ST 32437 | 9:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 11:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 2322 · IC 1131 · IC 2931 | 9:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 11:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1131 · IC 2931 | 9:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 11:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2224 · IC 1133 · IC 2933+ S 18930 | 9:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 12:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 2224 · IC 1133 · IC 2933 | 9:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 12:03 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1133 · IC 2933 | 9:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2326 · IC 1135 · IC 2935+ ST 32441 | 10:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 12:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 2326 · IC 1135 · IC 2935 | 10:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h28 | 12:33 Maastricht station | 2 changes | |
IC 1135 · IC 2935 | 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 2334 · IC 1143 · IC 2743+ ST 32449 | 12:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 14:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1143 · IC 2743 | 12:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 14:33 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 1143 · IC 2743+ ST 32449 | 12:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 14:55 Maastricht Randwyck | 2 changes | |
IC 2236 · IC 1145 · IC 2745+ S 18942 | 12:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 15:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 3 changes | |
IC 1145 · IC 2745 | 12:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 15:03 Maastricht station | 1 change | |
IC 1145 · IC 2745+ S 18942 | 12:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 15:18 Maastricht Randwyck | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Maastricht run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Maastricht trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Maastricht station pair, with some services arriving at Maastricht Randwyck. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Maastricht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak 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 Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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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