The average train between Mechelen and Maastricht takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen to Maastricht. 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 Mechelen and Maastricht. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Maastricht at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Maastricht. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Maastricht station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Mechelen to Maastricht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Maastricht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Mechelen to Maastricht train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Mechelen and Maastricht is 87.1 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Maastricht via Louvain and Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 56m.