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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Antwerp
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Antwerp, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Antwerp:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Antwerp costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $26 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 52m 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 Maastricht to Antwerp
How to get from Maastricht to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
12:30 PM 3h15 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 3:45 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:30 PM 3h15 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 3:45 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 534 · 2933+
1892611:16 AM 2h06 Maastricht station 1:22 PM Antwerp-Berchem $30 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 532 · 2931+18918
9:16 AM 2h06 Maastricht station 11:22 AM Antwerp-Berchem $30 1 One-way 2 transfers - 533 · 2932+18922
10:16 AM 2h06 Maastricht station 12:22 PM Antwerp-Berchem $30 1 One-way 2 transfers - 539 · 2938+18946
4:16 PM 2h06 Maastricht station 6:22 PM Antwerp-Berchem $30 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:50 AM 3h25 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 6:15 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 AM 3h35 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 2:30 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:45 PM 4h25 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 7:10 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Antwerp:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Antwerp costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Antwerp as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Antwerp-South.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, CFL, Regional, Regional-Express, Eurostar, EuroCity, NS | BUS to go to Antwerp by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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