The average train between Maastricht and Essen takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Maastricht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Essen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Essen station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Maastricht to Essen train tickets online with Arriva NL, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maastricht and Essen is 114.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath, Bf in around 3h 8m.
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