The cheapest and fastest trains from Maastricht to Groningen
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
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.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Groningen without transferring at least once.
IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 7571:57 PM4h15Maastricht station6:12 PMGroningen station€331One-way2 transfers
BST 916013+
IC 2750 · IC 5551:09 PM4h33Maastricht Randwyck5:42 PMGroningen station€331One-way2 transfers
IC 2746 · IC 55112:27 PM4h15Maastricht station4:42 PMGroningen station€331One-way1 transfer
ST 32442+
IC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 75312:35 PM4h37Maastricht Randwyck5:12 PMGroningen station€331One-way3 transfers
IC 2750 · IC 5551:27 PM4h15Maastricht station5:42 PMGroningen station€331One-way1 transfer
IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 7571:57 PM4h15Maastricht station6:12 PMGroningen station€331One-way2 transfers
IC 2746 · IC 55112:27 PM4h15Maastricht station4:42 PMGroningen station€331One-way1 transfer
IC 2750 · IC 5551:27 PM4h15Maastricht station5:42 PMGroningen station€331One-way1 transfer
IC 2744 · IC 3638 · IC 74911:57 AM4h15Maastricht station4:12 PMGroningen station€331One-way2 transfers
IC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 75312:57 PM4h15Maastricht station5:12 PMGroningen station€331One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Maastricht to Groningen
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.
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 |
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2728 · IC 3622 · IC 733 | 7:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 12:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916008+ IC 2730 · IC 535 | 8:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h33 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916008+ IC 2730 · IC 535+ ST 37642 | 8:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h40 | 12:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
IC 2730 · IC 535 | 8:27 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
ST 32426+ IC 2732 · IC 637 · SPR 6137 | 8:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h50 | 1:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
ST 32426+ IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 737 | 8:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h44 | 1:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 4 transfers | |
ST 32426+ IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 737 | 8:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 737 | 8:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916009+ IC 2734 · IC 539+ ST 37646 | 9:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h40 | 1:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
BST 916009+ IC 2734 · IC 539 | 9:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h33 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2734 · IC 539 | 9:27 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
ST 32430+ IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 741 | 9:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h44 | 2:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 4 transfers | |
ST 32430+ IC 2736 · IC 641 · SPR 6141 | 9:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h50 | 2:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
ST 32430+ IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 741 | 9:35 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 741 | 9:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916010+ IC 2738 · IC 543 | 10:09 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h33 | 2:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2744 · IC 3638 · IC 749 | 11:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916012+ IC 2746 · IC 551 | 12:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h33 | 4:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916012+ IC 2746 · IC 551+ ST 37658 | 12:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h40 | 4:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
IC 2746 · IC 551 | 12:27 PM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 4:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
ST 32442+ IC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 753 | 12:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h44 | 5:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 4 transfers | |
ST 32442+ IC 2748 · IC 653 · SPR 6153 | 12:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h50 | 5:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
ST 32442+ IC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 753 | 12:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 753 | 12:57 PM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916013+ IC 2750 · IC 555 | 1:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h33 | 5:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916013+ IC 2750 · IC 555+ ST 37662 | 1:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h40 | 5:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
IC 2750 · IC 555 | 1:27 PM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 5:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
ST 32446+ IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757 | 1:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 3 transfers | |
ST 32446+ IC 2752 · IC 657 · SPR 6157 | 1:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h50 | 6:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 transfers | |
ST 32446+ IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757 | 1:35 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h44 | 6:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 4 transfers | |
IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757 | 1:57 PM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
BST 916014+ IC 2754 · IC 559 | 2:09 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h33 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
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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.

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.
Which Maastricht station do trains to Groningen leave from?
Getting to Maastricht Randwyck from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht Randwyck is 2 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Maastricht from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Maastricht Noord from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht Noord is 3 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Which Groningen station do trains from Maastricht arrive at?
Getting to Groningen from Groningen city centre
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.
Getting to Groningen Europapark from Groningen city centre
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Groningen Noord from Groningen city centre
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
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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