Essen to Maastricht by train
Maastricht lies 114 km (71 mi) south-west of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 140 km (87 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Essen | Maastricht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 593,085 | 122,378 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Maastricht Randwyck railway station, Maastricht Noord railway station, Maastricht Boschpoort railway station |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 6211–6229 |
What changes when you arrive in Maastricht
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Essen to Maastricht
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Staying in Maastricht
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Common questions
How far is Maastricht from Essen?
114 km (71 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Essen; by road roughly 140 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Maastricht by train?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Maastricht?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Maastricht?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.