The average train between Maastricht and Lier takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Maastricht to Lier. 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 Lier. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Lier at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Lier. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Lier station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Maastricht to Lier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Lier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lierre station.
Book your Maastricht to Lier train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Maastricht and Lier is 84.4 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Lierre via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain in around 2h 23m.