The average train between Maastricht and Ostend takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Maastricht to Ostend. 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 Ostend. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Ostend at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Ostend station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Maastricht to Ostend train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Ostend train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Maastricht to Ostend train tickets online with Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Maastricht and Ostend is 197.4 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Ostende via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 9m.