The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 47 trains that leave Amsterdam Centraal for Maastricht station on Thu, Jul 02, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
27553:04 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal5:33 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
27614:34 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal7:03 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
27532:34 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal5:03 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
27594:04 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal6:33 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
27635:04 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal7:33 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
IC 29216:40 AM2h23Amsterdam Centraal9:03 AMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
IC 29175:39 AM2h24Amsterdam Centraal8:03 AMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
IC 29196:09 AM2h24Amsterdam Centraal8:33 AMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
27553:04 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal5:33 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
27614:34 PM2h29Amsterdam Centraal7:03 PMMaastricht station$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $236.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station costing on average $42 (€35).
A bus is $450 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station costing on average $473 (€390).
Other travel options to Maastricht station take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3955+ 32461 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 5:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3955+ ST 32461 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 5:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2757 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 6:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2757 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 6:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3957+ ST 32463 | 3:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 6:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3957+ 32463 | 3:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 6:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2759 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 6:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2759 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 6:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3959+ ST 32465 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 6:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
3959+ 32465 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 6:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2761 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 7:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2761 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 7:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3961+ 32467 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h35 | 7:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3961+ ST 32467 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h35 | 7:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2763 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 7:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2763 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 7:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3963+ 32469 | 5:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 7:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2765 | 5:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 8:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3965+ 32471 | 5:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 8:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
IC 2917 | 5:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 8:03 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2919 | 6:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 8:33 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2921 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h23 | 9:03 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2723 | 7:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 9:33 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3923+ ST 32429 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 9:50 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2725 | 7:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 10:03 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3925+ ST 32431 | 7:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 10:20 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2727 | 8:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 10:33 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3927+ ST 32433 | 8:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 10:50 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2729 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3929+ ST 32435 | 8:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 11:20 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2731 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3931+ ST 32437 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 11:50 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2733 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 12:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3933+ ST 32439 | 9:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 12:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2735 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3935+ ST 32441 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 12:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2737 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 1:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3937+ ST 32443 | 10:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 1:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2739 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 1:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3939+ ST 32445 | 11:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 1:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2741 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 2:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3941+ ST 32447 | 11:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 2:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2743 | 12:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 2:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3943+ ST 32449 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 2:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2745 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 3:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3945+ ST 32451 | 12:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 3:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2747 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 3:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3947+ ST 32453 | 1:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 3:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2749 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 4:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3949+ ST 32455 | 1:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 4:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2751 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 4:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3951+ 32457 | 2:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h36 | 4:50 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2753 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 5:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3953+ 32459 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h35 | 5:20 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
2755 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h29 | 5:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station
Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station trainsIntercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL trains will get you between Amsterdam Centraal and Maastricht station from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
NS International | IC Brussel
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Arriva NL
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Maastricht station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station
Most Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Centraal and Maastricht station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Maastricht from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht train station facilities and services
Maastricht has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Witloof, Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Maastricht. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Maastricht, Hotel Beaumont, Kaboom Hotel.
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