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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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Leiden to Maastricht:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Maastricht costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
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How to get from Leiden to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiden to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:50 PM6h05Leiden10:55 PMMaastricht$221One-way0 transfers
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4:50 PM6h05Leiden10:55 PMMaastricht$221One-way0 transfers
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4:50 PM6h05Leiden10:55 PMMaastricht$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Maastricht:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Maastricht costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 97 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Maastricht.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Maastricht by train.
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