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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 €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lille to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Maastricht:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Maastricht costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 39m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5089:09 AM 2h36 Lille-Europe 11:45 AM Maastricht station €28 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5089:09 AM 2h36 Lille-Europe 11:45 AM Maastricht station €28 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5089:09 AM 2h36 Lille-Europe 11:45 AM Maastricht station €28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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942310:27 AM 3h14 Lille-Europe 1:41 PM Maastricht station €113 1 One-way 2 transfers
Flibco · Flibco5:30 PM 4h55 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 10:25 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Flibco · Flibco5:30 PM 6h10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 11:40 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Flibco · Flibco4:15 PM 6h10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 10:25 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Maastricht:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Maastricht costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 32 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 Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TER | SNCF to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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