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Compare train and bus for Lille to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Maastricht:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Maastricht costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Maastricht
How to get from Lille to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:40 AM3h25Lille10:05 AMMaastricht$161One-way0 transfers
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6:40 AM3h25Lille10:05 AMMaastricht$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:40 AM3h25Lille10:05 AMMaastricht$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:40 AM3h25Lille9:05 AMMaastricht$201One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM3h40Lille3:40 PMMaastricht$241One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM4h10Lille5:40 PMMaastricht$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Maastricht:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Maastricht costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Maastricht by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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