The average train between Maastricht and Groningen takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht to Groningen. 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 Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 13m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Groningen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Maastricht to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Maastricht to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Maastricht and Groningen is 270.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Groningen via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 25m.