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Compare train and bus for Leiden to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden 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 train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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€61 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leiden to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leiden to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leiden 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 Leiden to Maastricht.

There are 2 ways to get from Leiden to Maastricht: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Maastricht from Leiden is by taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leiden to Maastricht:
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Maastricht costing on average $33 (€29).
The fastest way to get to Maastricht from Leiden is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 32 min.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 30 min.
The distance from Leiden to Maastricht is approximately 104 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Leiden to Maastricht is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Maastricht from Leiden as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leiden to Maastricht:
The following travel companies offer services from Leiden to Maastricht:
- Travel with FlixBus or Qbuzz B. V. To go to Maastricht by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Leiden to Maastricht tickets on Omio for $13 (€11).
- Travel with NS Domestic for trains to Maastricht. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for NS Domestic Leiden to Maastricht tickets on Omio for $33 (€29).
Yes, there are direct routes from Leiden to Maastricht with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Maastricht tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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