Train tickets from Groningen to Maastricht

A single journey second class from Groningen to Maastricht costs €29.40, when you buy an e-ticket without a discount card. Below are all ticket options between Groningen and Maastricht. You can buy your ticket online. E-tickets are always cheaper than tickets you buy at a ticket machine.

Tickets

Tickets if you don't travel often by train. You can buy an e-ticket for today or for another date. You can also buy multiple tickets or order them for someone else.

Pay your e-ticket with:
iDeal MasterCard VISA American Express

One-way ticket


No discount
€29.40 * (2nd class)
€49.98 * (1st class)
Online ticket
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Return ticket


No discount
€58.80 * (2nd class)
€99.96 * (1st class)
Online ticket
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Children: RailRunner


For children aged 4 till 11 years
2nd class, or 1st class with parent
* There are multiple routes/companies for this trip, see below for more options.

Discount cards

If you travel more than once, you can get a discount on your ticket. You buy a discount card and pay for your train journeys with the discount card. The best option depends on your travel pattern and the number of journeys you make. If you often travel outside peak hours or on weekend days, there are cheap options available.

Order a discount card with:
iDeal

Altijd Voordeel


20% discount on all train tickets, 40% discount outside peak hours
Peak hours: Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm, except public holidays
€23.52 * per journey (2nd class, peak hours)
€26.70 per month
Cheaper after 3 return trips per month
Monthly subscription
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Dal Voordeel


40% discount on all train tickets, outside peak hours
Peak hours: Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm, except public holidays
€17.64 * per journey (2nd class, off-peak hours)
€5.60 per month
Already cheaper than one return per month
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Weekend Voordeel


40% discount on all train journeys in the weekend
Weekend: Friday 6:30 pm to Monday 4 am
€17.64 * per journey (2nd class)
€2.20 per month
Already cheaper than one return per month
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Seasonal tickets for commuters and frequent travellers

If you travel often, you can buy a seasonal ticket which allows unlimited travel. There are multiple options available. Some seasonal tickets are only valid for a specific route, others are valid for all routes.

Pay your seasonal ticket with:
iDeal

Traject Vrij


Unlimited travel between Groningen and Maastricht at all times
€353.80 per month (2nd class)
Cheaper after 7 return trips per month
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Altijd Vrij


Unlimited travel in all trains in the Netherlands, both during peak hours and off-peak hours
€353.80 per month (2nd class)
Cheaper after 7 return trips per month
Monthly subscription
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Dal Vrij


Unlimited travel outside peak hours, on weekend days and public holidays
Peak hours: Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm, except public holidays
€119.95 per month (2nd class, off-peak hours)
Cheaper after 3 return trips per month
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Weekend Vrij


Unlimited travel on weekend days and public holidays, 40% discount on week days outside peak hours
Weekend: Friday 6:30 pm to Monday 4 am
Peak hours: Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm, except public holidays
€34.95 per month (2nd class, weekend)
Already cheaper than one return per month
Monthly subscription
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NS Business Card for companies and entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur, or travel for business? You can order a free NS Business Card. You'll receive (and pay) monthly with a tax invoice and you can easily switch between single tickets (pay-per-journey) or a seasonal ticket. To order a NS Business Card, you need a Dutch Chamber of Commerce registration and you need to verify the company bank account with iDeal.

Verify your business card with:
iDeal

NS Business Card Basis


Free. Pay per journey, monthly invoice and switch easily between first and second class
€26.97 * per journey (2nd class)
€0.00 per month
No monthly costs
Prices ex. VAT
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NS Business Card Dal Voordeel


40% discount on all train tickets, outside peak hours
Peak hours: Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm, except public holidays
€16.18 * per journey (2nd class, off-peak hours)
€5.14 per month
Already cheaper than one return per month
Monthly subscription
Prices ex. VAT
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NS Business Card Traject Vrij


Unlimited travel between Groningen and Maastricht at all times
€324.59 per month (2nd class)
Cheaper after 7 return trips per month
Monthly subscription
Prices ex. VAT
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NS Business Card Trein Vrij


Unlimited travel in all trains, both during peak hours and off-peak hours
€324.59 per month (2nd class)
Cheaper after 7 return trips per month
Monthly subscription
Prices ex. VAT
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NS Business Card OV Vrij


Unlimited travel in all trains, and also in all other public transport in the Netherlands
Unlimited travel in all trains, buses, metros and trams
€385.44 per month (2nd class)
Cheaper after 8 return trips per month
Monthly subscription
Prices ex. VAT
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Detailed ticket prices between Groningen and Maastricht

For this journey, there are multiple options when buying a ticket. The price for your train ticket depends on which trains you take. Different operators charge different rates for a train ticket, and that is why there are multiple options for your ticket between Groningen and Maastricht.

All ticket options are shown below. When you travel using an OV chip card, the price is calculated automatically. However, you must check in and check out with the correct operator when changing trains or when you board the train at a station with multiple train operators.

1. Travel only with NS

This ticket only allows you to travel with NS. If you use this ticket in a train by another operator, you'll risk a fine.

One-way ticket

Single fare: a trip from Groningen to Maastricht.

Discount First class Second class
Full price €49.98 €29.40
20% discount €39.98 €23.52
40% discount €29.99 €17.64

Return ticket

Return fare: a trip from Groningen to Maastricht and back (same day).

Discount First class Second class
Full price €99.96 €58.80
20% discount €79.96 €47.04
40% discount €59.98 €35.28

Price calculation

The price calculation below is for a one-way ticket, second class.

From To Operator Price
Groningen Maastricht NS €29.40

Total amount of fare units for this journey: 369

2. Free route choice

With this type of ticket, you may take all trains in the schedule, regardless of the operator. This gives you a lot of flexibility. However, this type of ticket is usually also the most expensive option. There is probably a cheaper alternative.

These train tickets are only available at the ticket machine or at the ticket office. When you travel using an OV chip card, the system automatically calculates the correct price for your journey. But you must remember to check in and check out with the right operator to prevent a fine or an extra charge on your chip card.

One-way ticket

Single fare: a trip from Groningen to Maastricht.

Discount First class Second class
Full price €49.98 €29.40
20% discount €39.98 €23.52
40% discount €29.99 €17.64

Return ticket

Return fare: a trip from Groningen to Maastricht and back (same day).

Discount First class Second class
Full price €99.96 €58.80
20% discount €79.96 €47.04
40% discount €59.98 €35.28

3. Travel with NS, Arriva

This ticket only allows you to travel with NS, Arriva. If you use this ticket in a train by another operator, you'll risk a fine.

One-way ticket

Single fare: a trip from Groningen to Maastricht.

Discount First class Second class
Full price €52.69 €30.99
20% discount €42.15 €24.79
40% discount €31.62 €18.60

Return ticket

Return fare: a trip from Groningen to Maastricht and back (same day).

Discount First class Second class
Full price €106.10 €62.92
20% discount €84.87 €50.34
40% discount €63.66 €37.76

Price calculation

The price calculation below is for a one-way ticket, second class.

From To Operator Price
Groningen Nijmegen NS €29.40
Nijmegen Maastricht Arriva €1.59

Total amount of fare units for this journey: 331

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