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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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€21 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Leuven to Maastricht is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Maastricht:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Maastricht costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, SNCB to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Maastricht by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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