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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$32 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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1893710:25 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters12:45 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus2:55 PM4h10Gent, Ghent7:05 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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1893710:25 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters12:45 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
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189339:25 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters11:45 AMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
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1894111:25 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters1:45 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
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189298:25 AM2h20Ghent St Pieters10:45 AMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:15 PM3h55Gent, Ghent1:10 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$231One-way0 transfers
Flibco · Flibco9:30 AM3h55Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan1:25 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM4h40Gent, Ghent8:25 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Maastricht:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Maastricht costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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, Ghent and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Maastricht by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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