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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Maastricht:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Maastricht costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Maastricht
How to get from Brussels to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 PM2h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:30 PM2h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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189451:08 PM1h37Brussels-North2:45 PMMaastricht station$311One-way1 transfer
Other options
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189656:08 PM1h37Brussels-North7:45 PMMaastricht station$311One-way1 transfer
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189779:08 PM1h37Brussels-North10:45 PMMaastricht station$311One-way1 transfer
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1898110:08 PM1h37Brussels-North11:45 PMMaastricht station$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:15 PM2h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:05 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Flibco6:15 AM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:55 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
Flibco12:30 AM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)2:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Maastricht:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Maastricht costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Maastricht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Maastricht by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
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