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Compare train and bus for Leiden to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Leiden to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Leiden to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Maastricht:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Maastricht costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€16). The journey takes 3h 45m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leiden to Maastricht
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM4h40Den Haag, Centraal Station5:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM4h40Den Haag, Centraal Station5:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3245 · IC 274712:39 PM2h51Leiden Centraal3:30 PMMaastricht station$401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3243 · IC 274512:08 PM2h52Leiden Centraal3:00 PMMaastricht station$401One-way1 transfer
- IC 3247 · IC 27491:08 PM2h52Leiden Centraal4:00 PMMaastricht station$401One-way1 transfer
- IC 3147 · IC 3947+
ST 3245312:47 PM3h03Leiden Centraal3:50 PMMaastricht station$401One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM4h50Den Haag, Centraal Station10:05 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM6h05Den Haag, Centraal Station11:55 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM4h30Den Haag, Centraal Station1:40 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Maastricht:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Maastricht costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 24 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 Randwyck.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, Arriva NS to go to Maastricht by train.
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