The average train between Ghent and Maastricht takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent 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 every 2 hours between Ghent and Maastricht. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Maastricht at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Maastricht. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Maastricht station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Ghent to Maastricht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Maastricht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Ghent to Maastricht train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Maastricht is 140 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Maastricht via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 44m.