Köln to Maastricht by train
Maastricht lies 89 km (55 mi) west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 47 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 109 km (67 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Köln | Maastricht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 122,378 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 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 | 50667–51149 | 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.
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Common questions
How far is Maastricht from Köln?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln; by road roughly 109 km (67 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Maastricht by train?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln 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.