The cheapest and fastest trains from Liège to Maastricht
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liège to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liège to Maastricht will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 7 trains that leave Liège for Maastricht on Thu, Dec 11, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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18924Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liège to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liège to Maastricht train times
The table below shows live departures for Liège to Maastricht trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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18921 | 7:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h35 | 7:43 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18925 | 8:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h35 | 8:43 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
13+ 18924 | 8:14 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1h27 | 9:41 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
18929 | 9:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h35 | 9:43 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9411+ 18928 | 9:13 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1h28 | 10:41 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
18933 | 10:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h35 | 10:43 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15+ 18932 | 10:14 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1h27 | 11:41 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liège to Maastricht
Trains from Liège to Maastricht run on average 7 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 35m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Regional, Regional-Express, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL from Liège to Maastricht trainsRegional, Regional-Express, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL trains will get you between Liège and Maastricht from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regional-Express
Regional
Arriva NL
FAQs: Trains from Liège to Maastricht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liège 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.

When departing from Liège, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Liège-Guillemins and Liège-Palais. When arriving in Maastricht, you can end your route in train stations like Maastricht and Maastricht Randwyck.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Liège-Guillemins, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Maastricht, located 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liège to Maastricht
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue des Guillemins.
- Restaurant Le Concordia
- Brasserie Le Sauvenière
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- ibis Styles Liège Guillemins
- Hotel Husa de la Couronne
- Univers Hotel & Restaurant
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for trains to Great Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Future tram line under construction
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the Stationsstraat.
- Restaurant Witloof
- Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Maastricht
- Hotel Beaumont
- Kaboom Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 3,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Belgium and Germany
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional connections
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station and at the MECC Maastricht.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Maastricht
- Hotel Randwyck
- Apart Hotel Randwyck
- 110 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Maastricht and Heerlen
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