The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Maastricht
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Maastricht 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 Rotterdam to Maastricht without transferring at least once.
1139 · 273911:15 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal1:33 PMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1129 · 27298:45 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal11:03 AMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1135 · 273510:15 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal12:33 PMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
IC 1129 · IC 27298:45 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal11:03 AMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1123 · 27237:15 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal9:33 AMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1139 · 273911:15 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal1:33 PMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1129 · 27298:45 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal11:03 AMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1135 · 273510:15 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal12:33 PMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
IC 1129 · IC 27298:45 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal11:03 AMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
1123 · 27237:15 AM2h18Rotterdam Centraal9:33 AMMaastricht station€331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 146 km
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2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Maastricht train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Maastricht trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2310 · IC 1119 · IC 2919+ ST 32425 | 6:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 8:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1119 · 2919 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 8:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1119 · IC 2919 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 8:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1119 · IC 2919+ ST 32425 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 8:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2212 · IC 1121 · IC 2921+ S 18918 | 6:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 9:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1121 · 2921 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 9:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1121 · IC 2921 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 9:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1121 · IC 2921+ S 18918 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 9:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2314 · IC 1123 · IC 2723+ ST 32429 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 9:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1123 · 2723 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 9:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1123 · IC 2723 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 9:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1123 · IC 2723+ ST 32429 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 9:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2216 · IC 1125 · IC 2725+ S 18922 | 7:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 10:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1125 · 2725 | 7:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 10:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1125 · IC 2725 | 7:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 10:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1125 · IC 2725+ S 18922 | 7:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 10:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 · IC 2727+ ST 32433 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 10:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1127 · 2727 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 10:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1127 · IC 2727 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 10:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1127 · IC 2727+ ST 32433 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 10:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 · IC 2729+ S 18926 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 11:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1129 · 2729 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1129 · IC 2729 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1129 · IC 2729+ S 18926 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 11:18 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2322 · IC 1131 · IC 2731+ ST 32437 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 11:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1131 · 2731 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1131 · IC 2731 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1131 · IC 2731+ ST 32437 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 11:55 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2224 · IC 1133 · IC 2733+ S 18930 | 9:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h43 | 12:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1133 · 2733 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1133 · IC 2733 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1133 · IC 2733+ S 18930 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 12:18 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
IC 2326 · IC 1135 · IC 2735+ ST 32441 | 10:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h50 | 12:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 3 transfers | |
1135 · 2735 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1135 · IC 2735 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1135 · IC 2735+ ST 32441 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 12:55 PM Maastricht Randwyck | 2 transfers | |
1137 · 2737 | 10:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 1:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
1139 · 2739 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 1:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
1141 · 2741 | 11:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h18 | 2:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Maastricht
Trains from Rotterdam to Maastricht run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Maastricht trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Maastricht from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
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.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Maastricht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rotterdam to Maastricht
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 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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