How to travel from Maastricht to Brussels

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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 58 miles (94 km)

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Driving

$31

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$26

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 13m

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Fastest

1h 43m

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2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Brussels:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Brussels costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maastricht and Brussels including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Maastricht to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Maastricht to Brussels

How to get from Maastricht to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Regional-Express18942+Intercity538
    3:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    4:51 PMBrussels-North
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Regional-Express18942+Intercity538
    3:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    4:51 PMBrussels-North
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Regional-Express18942+Intercity538
    3:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    4:51 PMBrussels-North
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Regional-Express18930+Intercity535
    12:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    1:51 PMBrussels-North
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional-Express18934+Intercity536
    1:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    2:51 PMBrussels-North
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional-Express18938+Intercity537
    2:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    3:51 PMBrussels-North
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM2h30
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    4:45 AM1h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    6:25 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Maastricht to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Maastricht to Brussels, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Maastricht to Brussels and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Maastricht to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Brussels including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Brussels:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Brussels costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Maastricht to Brussels is approximately 58 miles (94 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Brussels is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, SNCB, Regional-Express, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, SNCB | BUS, Regional, Eurostar, CFL, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni to go to Brussels by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Brussels:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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