The average train between Maastricht Station and Ghent takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht Station to Ghent. 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 4 times a day between Maastricht Station and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Maastricht Station is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Maastricht Station to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht Station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Maastricht Station station and arriving at Ghent station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Maastricht Station to Ghent train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht Station to Ghent train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Maastricht Station to Ghent train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Maastricht Station and Ghent is 141 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Liege-Guillemins and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 20m.