Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There are usually 20 daily train trips available from Maastricht to Birkenfeld. Traveling by train from Maastricht to Birkenfeld usually takes 8 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 190 mi (305 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | $56.46 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Maastricht to Birkenfeld?
2 train services operate from Maastricht to Birkenfeld. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 8h 8m | $93.80 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 8h 58m | $100.75 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Maastricht to Birkenfeld start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Birkenfeld. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Maastricht leaves from Maastricht Randwyck and one other station. And in Birkenfeld trains arrive at Birkenfeld(Enz) .
From Maastricht to Birkenfeld train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Birkenfeld faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Maastricht and Birkenfeld is approximately 190 miles, or 305 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Maastricht to Birkenfeld are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Maastricht at 4:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 20 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Birkenfeld to Maastricht.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Maastricht?
Main departure station: Meerssenerweg
Maastricht has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Birkenfeld.
All train stations in Maastricht:
Meerssenerweg
Maastricht Noord
Maastricht Randwyck
Where is the train station in Birkenfeld?
Main arrival station: Birkenfeld(Enz)
Birkenfeld has one train station.
All train stations in Birkenfeld:
Birkenfeld(Enz)
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Birkenfeld to Maastricht?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more