The average train between Essen and Maastricht takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 Essen and Maastricht. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Maastricht at 12:11 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Maastricht. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Maastricht station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Essen to Maastricht train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Maastricht train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Essen to Maastricht train tickets online with National Express, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Maastricht is 114.4 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Maastricht via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 2h 46m.