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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Maastricht
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 an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€20 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leuven to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Leuven to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Maastricht:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Maastricht costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€3. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Maastricht
How to get from Leuven to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 PM 1h50 Leuven, Diestsepoort 7:05 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:15 PM 1h50 Leuven, Diestsepoort 7:05 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:15 PM 1h50 Leuven, Diestsepoort 7:05 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1890912:58 AM 4h47 Leuven station 5:45 AM Maastricht station €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Maastricht:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Maastricht costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Regional, Regional-Express, Intercity, CFL, SNCB | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Maastricht by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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