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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Ghent to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Maastricht:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Maastricht costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 9m 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 Ghent to Maastricht
How to get from Ghent to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 PM 4h10 Gent, Ghent 7:05 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:55 PM 4h10 Gent, Ghent 7:05 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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1894111:25 AM 2h20 Ghent St Pieters 1:45 PM Maastricht station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 507+18929
8:25 AM 2h20 Ghent St Pieters 10:45 AM Maastricht station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - 508+18933
9:25 AM 2h20 Ghent St Pieters 11:45 AM Maastricht station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - 511+18945
12:25 PM 2h20 Ghent St Pieters 2:45 PM Maastricht station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:10 AM 4h30 Gent, Ghent 1:40 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:45 AM 4h40 Gent, Ghent 8:25 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - Flibco · Flibco
7:45 PM 3h55 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 11:40 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Maastricht:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Maastricht costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Maastricht by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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