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The average train between Maastricht and Essen takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Maastricht to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration
200 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Maastricht to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Maastricht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 57m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 199.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 3h.

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