The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht to Maastricht
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Maastricht will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
It's difficult to get from Utrecht to Maastricht without transferring at least once.
3537 · 28439
2929 · 2729+
32435
3535 · 28437
2927 · 2727+
32433
3527 · 28429
3535 · 28437
3527 · 28429
3525 · 28427
3533 · 28435
3539 · 28441Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m 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
Utrecht to Maastricht train times
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Maastricht trains for today, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2725+ 32431 | 7:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 9:20 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3525 · 28427 | 7:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 9:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2727+ 32433 | 7:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 9:50 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3527 · 28429 | 7:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 10:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2729+ 32435 | 8:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 10:20 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3529 · 28431 | 8:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 10:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2731+ 32437 | 8:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 10:50 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3531 · 28433 | 8:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2733+ 32439 | 9:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 11:20 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3533 · 28435 | 9:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2735+ 32441 | 9:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 11:50 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3535 · 28437 | 9:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 12:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2737+ 32443 | 10:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 12:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3537 · 28439 | 10:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2739+ 32445 | 10:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 12:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3539 · 28441 | 10:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 1:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2741+ 32447 | 11:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 1:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3541 · 28443 | 11:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 1:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2743+ 32449 | 11:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 1:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3543 · 28445 | 11:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 2:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2745+ 32451 | 12:09 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 2:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3545 · 28447 | 12:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 2:33 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2747+ 32453 | 12:39 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 2:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3547 · 28449 | 12:54 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 3:03 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht to Maastricht
Trains from Utrecht to Maastricht run on average 144 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 144 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn from Utrecht to Maastricht trainsPKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Utrecht and Maastricht from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
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.
FAQs: Trains from Utrecht to Maastricht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Utrecht Centraal, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 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 Utrecht to Maastricht
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
- 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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