The average train between Cologne and Maastricht takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Maastricht. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Maastricht. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Maastricht at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Maastricht. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Maastricht station via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cologne to Maastricht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Maastricht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Cologne to Maastricht train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arriva NL and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Maastricht is 89 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Maastricht via Aachen Hbf in around 1h 42m.