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The average train between Essen Hbf and Maastricht takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf 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.

2h 51m
Duration
151 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
  3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
2h 46m

Essen Hbf to Maastricht train times

Trains run hourly between Essen Hbf and Maastricht. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Maastricht at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressArriva NL2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressArriva NL2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressArriva NL2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressArriva NL2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 53m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 151.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Maastricht, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Maastricht via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 2h 46m.

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