The average train between Maastricht and Essen takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Maastricht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at 's-Hertogenbosch and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Roosendaal station.
Book your Maastricht to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Maastricht and Essen is 109.4 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Essen via 's-Hertogenbosch and Roosendaal in around 3h 12m.