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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Maasmechelen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Maasmechelen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Maasmechelen
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Maasmechelen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Maasmechelen:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Maasmechelen costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Maasmechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €1. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Maasmechelen
How to get from Brussels to Maasmechelen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Maasmechelen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:55 PM 1h45 Brussels 4:40 PM Maasmechelen €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:55 PM 1h45 Brussels 4:40 PM Maasmechelen €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM 1h35 Brussels 9:05 PM Maasmechelen €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:20 AM 2h05 Brussels 7:25 AM Maasmechelen €10 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 PM 2h40 Brussels 11:10 PM Maasmechelen €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Maasmechelen:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Maasmechelen costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Maasmechelen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Maasmechelen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Beek-Elsloo.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Maasmechelen by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, CFL, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Maasmechelen by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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