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Maastricht’s leading art museum, known for its landmark Aldo Rossi building and strong collections of Old Masters, contemporary art, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels Airport to Maastricht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Maastricht will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Brussels Airport to Maastricht without transferring at least 2 times.
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18981Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Maastricht:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Maastricht costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.88 (€-12.85). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Maastricht trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2806+ 18929 | 8:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 10:45 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4007+ 507+ 18929 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 10:45 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2807+ 18933 | 9:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 11:45 AM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4008+ 508+ 18933 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 11:45 AM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2808+ 18937 | 10:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 12:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4009+ 509+ 18937 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 12:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2809+ 18941 | 11:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 1:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4010+ 510+ 18941 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 1:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2810+ 18945 | 12:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 2:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4011+ 511+ 18945 | 12:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 2:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2811+ 18949 | 1:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 3:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4012+ 512+ 18949 | 1:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 3:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2812+ 18953 | 2:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 4:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4013+ 513+ 18953 | 2:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 4:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2813+ 18957 | 3:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 5:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4014+ 514+ 18957 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 5:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2814+ 18961 | 4:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 6:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4015+ 515+ 18961 | 4:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 6:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2815+ 18965 | 5:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 7:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
4016+ 516+ 18965 | 5:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h48 | 7:45 PM Maastricht station | 2 transfers | |
2816+ 16969 | 6:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 2h07 | 8:45 PM Maastricht station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels Airport to Maastricht run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:38, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 7:38 AM |
Last train 9:38 PM |
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Moderate by Dutch standards. Groceries and casual food are manageable, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips are appreciated in taxis; not expected for counter service.
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