Groningen to Maastricht train with NS Domestic

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Groningen to Maastricht

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 07
Cheapest price on Nov 07
€34
Average ticket price on Nov 07
€34
Fastest journey on Nov 07
4 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Nov 07
4 h 12 m
Trains on Nov 07
33
Distance
270 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Groningen to Maastricht will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Groningen to Maastricht without transferring at least once.

  • NS DomesticIC 734 · IC 634 · IC 2741
    2 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 528 · IC 2735
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticIC 532 · IC 2739
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticIC 536 · IC 2743
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticIC 730 · IC 630 · IC 2737
    2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Groningen to Maastricht

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Trains from Groningen to Maastricht run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.

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
Bus from €15
Distance
270 km
Average train duration
4h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
€34
Trains per day
21
Fastest train
3h 40m
First train
12:17 AM
Last train
10:29 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
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
Bus from €15

Live departures

Groningen to Maastricht train times

The table below shows live departures for Groningen to Maastricht trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Arriva NSNT 32786 · NT 32712 · ST 324211:41 AM Groningen station
6h14
7:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck2 transfers
Arriva NSNT 32786 · NT 327121:41 AM Groningen station
5h52
7:33 AM Maastricht station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 718 · IC 618 · IC 27255:36 AM Groningen station
4h24
10:00 AM Maastricht station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 718 · IC 618 · IC 2725+Arriva NSS 189225:36 AM Groningen station
4h42
10:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 6120 · IC 520 · IC 2727+Arriva NSST 324336:05 AM Groningen Europapark
4h50
10:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 520 · IC 27276:18 AM Groningen station
4h12
10:30 AM Maastricht station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 520 · IC 2727+Arriva NSST 324336:18 AM Groningen station
4h37
10:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 6122 · IC 622 · IC 2729+Arriva NSS 189266:35 AM Groningen Europapark
4h43
11:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 722 · IC 622 · IC 2729+Arriva NSS 189266:48 AM Groningen station
4h30
11:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 722 · IC 622 · IC 27296:48 AM Groningen station
4h12
11:00 AM Maastricht station2 transfers
Arriva NSST 37617+NS DomesticIC 524 · IC 2731+Arriva NSST 324377:10 AM Groningen Europapark
4h45
11:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 524 · IC 27317:18 AM Groningen station
4h12
11:30 AM Maastricht station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 524 · IC 2731+Arriva NSST 324377:18 AM Groningen station
4h37
11:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 6126 · IC 626 · IC 2733+Arriva NSS 189307:35 AM Groningen Europapark
4h43
12:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
Arriva NSST 37619+NS DomesticIC 726 · IC 626 · IC 27337:40 AM Groningen Europapark
4h38
12:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 726 · IC 626 · IC 2733+Arriva NSS 189307:48 AM Groningen station
4h30
12:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 726 · IC 626 · IC 27337:48 AM Groningen station
4h12
12:00 PM Maastricht station2 transfers
Arriva NSST 37621+NS DomesticIC 528 · IC 2735+Arriva NSST 324418:10 AM Groningen Europapark
4h45
12:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 528 · IC 27358:18 AM Groningen station
4h12
12:30 PM Maastricht station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 528 · IC 2735+Arriva NSST 324418:18 AM Groningen station
4h37
12:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 6130 · IC 630 · IC 2737+Arriva NSS 189348:35 AM Groningen Europapark
4h43
1:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
Arriva NSST 37623+NS DomesticIC 730 · IC 630 · IC 27378:40 AM Groningen Europapark
4h38
1:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 730 · IC 630 · IC 2737+Arriva NSS 189348:48 AM Groningen station
4h30
1:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 730 · IC 630 · IC 27378:48 AM Groningen station
4h12
1:00 PM Maastricht station2 transfers
Arriva NSST 37625+NS DomesticIC 532 · IC 2739+Arriva NSST 324459:10 AM Groningen Europapark
4h45
1:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 532 · IC 2739+Arriva NSST 324459:18 AM Groningen station
4h37
1:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 532 · IC 27399:18 AM Groningen station
4h12
1:30 PM Maastricht station1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 6134 · IC 634 · IC 2741+Arriva NSS 189389:35 AM Groningen Europapark
4h43
2:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
Arriva NSST 37627+NS DomesticIC 734 · IC 634 · IC 27419:40 AM Groningen Europapark
4h38
2:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 734 · IC 634 · IC 27419:48 AM Groningen station
4h12
2:00 PM Maastricht station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 734 · IC 634 · IC 2741+Arriva NSS 189389:48 AM Groningen station
4h30
2:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 536 · IC 2743+Arriva NSST 3244910:18 AM Groningen station
4h37
2:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 536 · IC 274310:18 AM Groningen station
4h12
2:30 PM Maastricht station1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: NS Domestic, Arriva NS from Groningen to Maastricht trainsNS Domestic, Arriva NS trains will get you between Groningen and Maastricht from €15. 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
€34
NS Domestic frequency
21 a day

Arriva NS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Arriva NS Duration
4h 1m
Cheapest Arriva NS Price
€34
Arriva NS frequency
3 a day

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Groningen and Maastricht

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Groningen to Maastricht, you can count on NS Domestic, Arriva NS for the best way to get you to Maastricht. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Groningen and Maastricht and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from Groningen to Maastricht

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Groningen to Maastricht can start from as little as €34 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Groningen to Maastricht is €34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Groningen to Maastricht is 3h 40m to travel the 270 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Groningen to Maastricht leaves at 12:17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Groningen to Maastricht leaves at 10:29 PM.
There are 21 trains a day from Groningen to Maastricht which require at least one change with NS Domestic, Arriva NS. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
A trip to Maastricht from Groningen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Groningen and Maastricht including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Groningen to 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 1111WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
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, NetherlandsParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCBike ParkingBike Rental
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, NetherlandsParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
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.

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