The cheapest and fastest trains from Maastricht to Groningen
Cheapest price
33S$
Average price
33S$
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Groningen will cost around 33S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 33S$.
To travel from Maastricht to Groningen you need to make at least one change.
IC 2734 · IC 5399:27 AM4h15Maastricht station1:42 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2730 · IC 5358:27 AM4h15Maastricht station12:42 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way1 change
ST 32424+
IC 2730 · IC 5358:05 AM4h37Maastricht Randwyck12:42 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way2 changes
S 18925+
IC 2736 · IC 641 · SPR 61419:42 AM4h43Maastricht Randwyck2:25 PMGroningen Europapark33 S$1One-way3 changes
IC 2728 · IC 3622 · IC 7337:57 AM4h15Maastricht station12:12 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 2734 · IC 5399:27 AM4h15Maastricht station1:42 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2730 · IC 5358:27 AM4h15Maastricht station12:42 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2728 · IC 3622 · IC 7337:57 AM4h15Maastricht station12:12 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 7378:57 AM4h15Maastricht station1:12 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 7419:57 AM4h15Maastricht station2:12 PMGroningen station33 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maastricht to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 26S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 26S$, and a train costs an average of 52S$.
Distance: 270 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
52S$ Average Price | 38S$ Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Maastricht to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2728 · IC 3622 · IC 733 | 7:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 12:12 PM Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32424+ IC 2730 · IC 535 | 8:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32424+ IC 2730 · IC 535+ ST 37642 | 8:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h44 | 12:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 2730 · IC 535 | 8:27 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 1 change | |
S 18921+ IC 2732 · IC 637 · SPR 6137 | 8:42 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h43 | 1:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
S 18921+ IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 737 | 8:42 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 1:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
S 18921+ IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 737 | 8:42 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h30 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 2732 · IC 3626 · IC 737 | 8:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32428+ IC 2734 · IC 539+ ST 37646 | 9:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h44 | 1:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ST 32428+ IC 2734 · IC 539 | 9:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2734 · IC 539 | 9:27 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 1 change | |
S 18925+ IC 2736 · IC 641 · SPR 6141 | 9:42 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h43 | 2:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
S 18925+ IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 741 | 9:42 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 2:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
S 18925+ IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 741 | 9:42 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h30 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 2736 · IC 3630 · IC 741 | 9:57 AM Maastricht station | 4h15 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32432+ IC 2738 · IC 543 | 10:05 AM Maastricht Randwyck | 4h37 | 2:42 PM Groningen station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maastricht to Groningen
Trains from Maastricht to Groningen run on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 52S$ but you can travel from only 26S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price 52S$ |
Trains per day 49 |
Fastest train 10h 55m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL from Maastricht to Groningen trainsIntercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL trains will get you between Maastricht and Groningen from 26S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maastricht to Groningen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht to Groningen 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 Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Maastricht and Groningen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station and at the MECC Maastricht
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- NH Maastricht
- Hotel Randwyck
- Apart Hotel Randwyck
- 110 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Maastricht and Heerlen
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the Stationsstraat
- Restaurant Witloof
- Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Maastricht
- Hotel Beaumont
- Kaboom Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 3,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Belgium and Germany
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Stationsweg
- De Drie Gezusters
- Mr. Mofongo
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- NH Groningen Hotel
- The Student Hotel Groningen
- City Hotel Groningen
- Located in the main hall
- 6500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: NS services to various destinations


