Maastricht to Groningen train with NS Domestic

Sat, Oct 10
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maastricht to Groningen

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 10

Cheapest price on Oct 10

€33

Average ticket price on Oct 10

€33

Fastest journey on Oct 10

4 h 15 m

Average journey duration on Oct 10

4 h 15 m

Trains on Oct 10

32

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 once.

  • NS DomesticIC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757
    1:57 PM4h15
    Maastricht station
    6:12 PMGroningen station
    €331One-way
    2 transfers
  • Arriva NSBST 916013+NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 555
    1:09 PM4h33
    Maastricht Randwyck
    5:42 PMGroningen station
    €331One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 2746 · IC 551
    12:27 PM4h15
    Maastricht station
    4:42 PMGroningen station
    €331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Arriva NSST 32442+NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 753
    12:35 PM4h37
    Maastricht Randwyck
    5:12 PMGroningen station
    €331One-way
    3 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 555
    1:27 PM4h15
    Maastricht station
    5:42 PMGroningen station
    €331One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Maastricht to Groningen

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Trains from Maastricht to Groningen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 3h 38m.

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 €22
Distance
270 km
Average train duration
4h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
€33
Trains per day
19
Fastest train
3h 38m
First train
5:06 AM
Last train
10:29 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
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 €22

Live departures

Maastricht to Groningen train times

The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
NS DomesticIC 2728 · IC 3622 · IC 7337:57 AM Maastricht station
4h15
12:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916008+NS DomesticIC 2730 · IC 5358:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h33
12:42 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916008+NS DomesticIC 2730 · IC 535+Arriva NSST 376428:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h40
12:49 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2730 · IC 5358:27 AM Maastricht station
4h15
12:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 637 · SPR 61378:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h50
1:25 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 7378:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h44
1:19 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32426+NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 7378:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h37
1:12 PM Groningen station3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 7378:57 AM Maastricht station
4h15
1:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916009+NS DomesticIC 2734 · IC 539+Arriva NSST 376469:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h40
1:49 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916009+NS DomesticIC 2734 · IC 5399:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h33
1:42 PM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2734 · IC 5399:27 AM Maastricht station
4h15
1:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
Arriva NSST 32430+NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 7419:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h44
2:19 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32430+NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 641 · SPR 61419:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h50
2:25 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32430+NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 7419:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h37
2:12 PM Groningen station3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 7419:57 AM Maastricht station
4h15
2:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916010+NS DomesticIC 2738 · IC 54310:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck
4h33
2:42 PM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2744 · IC 3638 · IC 74911:57 AM Maastricht station
4h15
4:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916012+NS DomesticIC 2746 · IC 55112:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h33
4:42 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916012+NS DomesticIC 2746 · IC 551+Arriva NSST 3765812:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h40
4:49 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2746 · IC 55112:27 PM Maastricht station
4h15
4:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
Arriva NSST 32442+NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 75312:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h44
5:19 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
Arriva NSST 32442+NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 653 · SPR 615312:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h50
5:25 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32442+NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 75312:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h37
5:12 PM Groningen station3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 75312:57 PM Maastricht station
4h15
5:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916013+NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 5551:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h33
5:42 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916013+NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 555+Arriva NSST 376621:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h40
5:49 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2750 · IC 5551:27 PM Maastricht station
4h15
5:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
Arriva NSST 32446+NS DomesticIC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 7571:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h37
6:12 PM Groningen station3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32446+NS DomesticIC 2752 · IC 657 · SPR 61571:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h50
6:25 PM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
Arriva NSST 32446+NS DomesticIC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 7571:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h44
6:19 PM Groningen Europapark4 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 7571:57 PM Maastricht station
4h15
6:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
Arriva NSBST 916014+NS DomesticIC 2754 · IC 5592:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck
4h33
6:42 PM Groningen station2 transfers

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NS Domestic

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS Domestic Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest NS Domestic Price
€33
NS Domestic frequency
16 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 €33 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Maastricht to Groningen is €33; 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 3h 38m 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 19 trains a day from Maastricht to Groningen which require at least one change with NS Domestic. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Maastricht to Groningen, you can count on NS Domestic 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 3h 38m 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 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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