The average train between Maastricht and Essen Hbf takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht to Essen Hbf. 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 5 times a day between Maastricht and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Maastricht to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Maastricht to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Arriva NL, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Maastricht and Essen Hbf is 114.2 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 30m.