Maastricht to Groningen train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maastricht to Groningen

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€33

Average price

€33

Fastest journey

5 h 17 m

Average duration

5 h 17 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

270 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Maastricht to Groningen will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Groningen without transferring at least 4 times.

  • Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · BSN 932995
    8:35 AM5h35
    Maastricht Randwyck
    2:10 PMGroningen Europapark
    331One-way
    4 transfers
  • Arriva NSST 32422+NS DomesticIC 2928 · IC 3622 · DSN 933178
    7:41 AM5h17
    Maastricht station
    12:58 PMGroningen station
    331One-way
    4 transfers
  • Arriva NSST 32420+NS DomesticIC 2926 · IC 3620 · BSN 932983
    7:05 AM5h34
    Maastricht Randwyck
    12:39 PMGroningen Europapark
    331One-way
    4 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 3524 · IC 3618 · DSN 933174 · IC 700531
    6:29 AM5h29
    Maastricht station
    11:58 AMGroningen station
    331One-way
    3 transfers
  • Arriva NSST 32422+NS DomesticIC 2928 · IC 3622 · BSN 932987
    7:35 AM5h35
    Maastricht Randwyck
    1:10 PMGroningen Europapark
    331One-way
    4 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €52.

Distance: 270 km

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Train
Bus

€52

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

4h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 19m

Average total duration

5h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Intercity

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Maastricht to Groningen train times

The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Groningen trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Arriva NSST 32472+NS DomesticIC 2978 · IC 3672 · DSN 9350268:05 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
1:28 AM Groningen station4 transfers
Sunday, July 12
NS DomesticIC 3524 · IC 3618 · DSN 933174 · IC 7005316:29 AM Maastricht station
5h29
11:58 AM Groningen station3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3526 · IC 3620 · DSN 933176 · IC 7007336:59 AM Maastricht station
5h29
12:28 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32420+NS DomesticIC 2926 · IC 3620 · BSN 9329837:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
12:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32420+NS DomesticIC 2926 · IC 3620 · DSN 9331767:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
12:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32420+NS DomesticIC 2926 · IC 3620 · DSN 9331767:11 AM Maastricht station
5h17
12:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3528 · IC 3622 · DSN 933178 · IC 7005357:29 AM Maastricht station
5h29
12:58 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32422+NS DomesticIC 2928 · IC 3622 · BSN 9329877:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h35
1:10 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32422+NS DomesticIC 2928 · IC 3622 · DSN 9331787:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
12:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32422+NS DomesticIC 2928 · IC 3622 · DSN 9331787:41 AM Maastricht station
5h17
12:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3530 · IC 3624 · DSN 933180 · IC 7007377:59 AM Maastricht station
5h29
1:28 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32424+NS DomesticIC 2730 · IC 3624 · DSN 9331808:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
1:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32424+NS DomesticIC 3624 · BSN 932991 · SPR 61378:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
1:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32424+NS DomesticIC 2730 · IC 3624 · DSN 9331808:11 AM Maastricht station
5h17
1:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3532 · IC 3626 · DSN 933182 · IC 7005398:29 AM Maastricht station
5h29
1:58 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · DSN 9331828:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
1:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · BSN 9329958:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h35
2:10 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · DSN 9331828:41 AM Maastricht station
5h17
1:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3534 · IC 3628 · DSN 933184 · IC 7007418:59 AM Maastricht station
5h29
2:28 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32428+NS DomesticIC 2734 · IC 3628 · BSN 9329999:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
2:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32428+NS DomesticIC 2734 · IC 3628 · DSN 9331849:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
2:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32428+NS DomesticIC 2734 · IC 3628 · DSN 9331849:11 AM Maastricht station
5h17
2:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3536 · IC 3630 · DSN 933186 · IC 7005439:29 AM Maastricht station
5h29
2:58 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32430+NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 3630 · BSN 9330759:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h35
3:10 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32430+NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 7005439:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
2:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32430+NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 3630 · DSN 9331869:41 AM Maastricht station
5h17
2:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32432+NS DomesticIC 2738 · IC 3632 · DSN 93318810:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
3:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32432+NS DomesticIC 2738 · IC 3632 · BSN 93307910:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
3:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32434+NS DomesticIC 700547 · IC 2740 · DSN 93319010:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
3:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32434+NS DomesticSPR 6147 · BSN 933083 · IC 274010:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h35
4:10 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32436+NS DomesticIC 2742 · IC 3636 · BSN 93308711:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
4:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32436+NS DomesticDSN 933192 · IC 700749 · IC 274211:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
4:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32438+NS DomesticIC 2744 · IC 3638 · BSN 93309111:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h35
5:10 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32438+NS DomesticIC 2744 · IC 3638 · DSN 93319411:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
4:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32440+NS DomesticIC 2746 · IC 3640 · BSN 93309512:05 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
5:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32440+NS DomesticIC 2746 · IC 3640 · DSN 93319612:05 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
5:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32442+NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 3642 · DSN 93319812:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
5:58 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32442+NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 3642 · BSN 93309912:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h35
6:10 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32444+NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 3644 · DSN 9332001:05 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h23
6:28 PM Groningen station4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32444+NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 3644 · BSN 9331031:05 PM Maastricht Randwyck
5h34
6:39 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers

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Intercity as well as Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) or Arriva NL offer trains services from Maastricht to Groningen.
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Why book with Omio vs Intercity?

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Maastricht to Groningen

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Trains from Maastricht to Groningen run on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 10h 55m.

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 €26
Distance
270 km
Average train duration
3h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
€52
Trains per day
49
Fastest train
10h 55m
First train
5:06 AM
Last train
10:29 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
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 €26

Train companies: Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL from Maastricht to Groningen trainsIntercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL trains will get you between Maastricht and Groningen from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a widely recognized brand for express train services that connect cities over longer distances, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \Intercity\" originated in the United Kingdom in 1966 with British Rail's electrification of the West Coast Main Line, becoming a brand for their main-line passenger routes. Today, Intercity services vary across Europe, with some countries like Switzerland offering modern, high-standard trains, while in others, they may be older compared to newer high-speed options. Many European countries use \"InterCity\" as an official brand name for regular, long-distance train services meeting specific speed and comfort criteria. For example, PKP Intercity is a major Polish rail operator connecting cities and tourist resorts within Poland and across Europe. Trenitalia's Intercity trains in Italy offer an affordable and widespread means of rail transport, connecting various cities and towns. These trains typically offer Standard and First Class services, with amenities like power sockets and sometimes catering."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Intercity frequency
56 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 11m
Cheapest Price
€160
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
14 a day

Arriva NL

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 1m
Cheapest Price
€160
Arriva NL frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Maastricht to Groningen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht to Groningen 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 Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Maastricht to Groningen can start from as little as €52 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Maastricht to Groningen is €52; 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 Maastricht to Groningen is 10h 55m 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 Maastricht to Groningen leaves at 5:06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Maastricht to Groningen leaves at 10:29 PM.
There are 49 trains a day from Maastricht to Groningen which require at least one change with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Maastricht to Groningen, you can count on Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL for the best way to get you to Groningen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Maastricht and Groningen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Groningen from Maastricht is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 10h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Maastricht to Groningen is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maastricht and Groningen including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Maastricht to Groningen

Most Maastricht to Groningen trains use the Maastricht to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Maastricht and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Maastricht
Arrival train stations in Groningen

Which Maastricht station do trains to Groningen leave from?

Trains from Maastricht to Groningen leave from Maastricht Randwyck. The station is 2 km from Maastricht city centre at Maastricht Randwyck railway station, Randwyck, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Maastricht RandwyckMaastricht Randwyck railway station, Randwyck, Maastricht, NetherlandsWifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
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 · €1 · 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 7822WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
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, NetherlandsParkingAccessibilityHotelCar Rental
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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