The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$38
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$38
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 20
19
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 28515 · BSN 927457 · IC 36227:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal10:33 AMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28523 · BSN 927473 · IC 36309:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal12:33 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28531 · BSN 927489 · IC 363811:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal2:33 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28525 · BSN 927477 · IC 363210:20 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal1:03 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28527 · BSN 927481 · IC 363410:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal1:33 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28515 · BSN 927457 · IC 36227:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal10:33 AMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28523 · BSN 927473 · IC 36309:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal12:33 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28531 · BSN 927489 · IC 363811:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal2:33 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28525 · BSN 927477 · IC 363210:20 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal1:03 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
IC 28527 · BSN 927481 · IC 363410:50 AM2h43Utrecht Centraal1:33 PMMaastricht station$381One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Maastricht station take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.05. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 55m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station train times
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 28517 · BSN 926556 · IC 3624 | 8:20 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 11:03 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28519 · BSN 926560 · IC 3626 | 8:50 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 11:33 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28521 · BSN 926564 · IC 3628 | 9:20 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 12:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28523 · BSN 926568 · IC 3630 | 9:50 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28525 · BSN 926572 · IC 3632 | 10:20 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 1:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2735 | 10:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 12:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28527 · BSN 926576 · IC 3634 | 10:50 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 1:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2737 | 11:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 1:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28529 · BSN 926580 · IC 3636 | 11:20 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 2:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2739 | 11:39 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 1:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28531 · BSN 926584 · IC 3638 | 11:50 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 2:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2741 | 12:09 PM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 2:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28533 · BSN 926588 · IC 3640 | 12:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 3:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2743 | 12:39 PM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 2:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28535 · BSN 926592 · IC 3642 | 12:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 3:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2745 | 1:09 PM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 3:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28537 · BSN 926596 · IC 3644 | 1:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 4:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2747 | 1:39 PM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 3:33 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28539 · BSN 926600 · IC 3646 | 1:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 4:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2749 | 2:09 PM Utrecht Centraal | 1h54 | 4:03 PM Maastricht station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 28541 · BSN 926604 · IC 3648 | 2:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 5:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28543 · BSN 926608 · IC 3650 | 2:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 5:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28545 · BSN 926612 · IC 3652 | 3:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 6:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28547 · BSN 926616 · IC 3654 | 3:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 6:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28549 · BSN 926620 · IC 3656 | 4:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 7:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28551 · BSN 926624 · IC 3658 | 4:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 7:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28553 · BSN 926628 · IC 3660 | 5:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 8:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28555 · BSN 926632 · IC 3662 | 5:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 8:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28557 · BSN 926636 · IC 3664 | 6:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 9:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28559 · BSN 926640 · IC 3666 | 6:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 9:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28561 · BSN 926644 · IC 3668 | 7:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 10:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28563 · BSN 926648 · IC 3670 | 7:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 10:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28565 · BSN 926652 · IC 3672 | 8:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 11:03 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28567 · BSN 926656 · IC 3674 | 8:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 11:33 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28569 · BSN 926660 · IC 3676 | 9:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 12:03 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28571 · BSN 926664 · IC 3678 | 9:50 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 12:33 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28573 · BSN 926668 · IC 3680 | 10:20 PM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 1:03 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
IC 1421 · IC 1123 · IC 3618 | 5:10 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h23 | 9:33 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6023 · BSN 927455 · IC 3620 | 7:20 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 10:03 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
IC 28515 · BSN 927457 · IC 3622 | 7:50 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h43 | 10:33 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station
Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 11:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, NS | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NS from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station trainsNS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, NS | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NS trains will get you between Utrecht Centraal and Maastricht station from $21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
NS Domestic
NS | BUS
Arriva NS
FAQs: Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station
Most Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht station pair. Use this guide to compare Utrecht Centraal and Maastricht station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Utrecht Centraal from Utrecht city centre
Utrecht Centraal train station facilities and services
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
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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