Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of zł 78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 zł 78, while a train costs an average of zł 160.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 160 Average price | zł 78 Average price Cheapest | zł 98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Maastricht:
A bus is zł 83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Maastricht costing on average zł 160.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around zł 160 compared to roughly zł 98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 61. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 32m 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.
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.
Flibco10:00 PM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)11:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)zł 821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Flibco10:00 PM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)11:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)zł 821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
506+
189258:08 AM1h37Brussels-North9:45 AMMaastricht stationzł 1171One-way1 transfer
Other options
509+
1893711:08 AM1h37Brussels-North12:45 PMMaastricht stationzł 1171One-way1 transfer
507+
189299:08 AM1h37Brussels-North10:45 AMMaastricht stationzł 1171One-way1 transfer
508+
1893310:08 AM1h37Brussels-North11:45 AMMaastricht stationzł 1171One-way1 transfer
Flibco6:15 AM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:55 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)zł 821One-way0 transfers
Flibco7:45 AM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)9:40 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)zł 821One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM2h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:05 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)zł 981One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 03
Nov 04
Nov 05
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
How to get from Brussels to Maastricht
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Maastricht
Travel to Maastricht easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Maastricht.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Maastricht:
A bus is zł 83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Maastricht costing on average zł 160.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 12 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-Central 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 to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, Eurostar, CFL, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Regional-Express to go to Maastricht by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Travelling from Brussels to Maastricht: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
