How to travel from Maastricht to Brussels

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Compare train and bus 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 42m. 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 $17.

Distance: 58 miles (94 km)

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$31

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$16

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2h 12m

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1h 42m

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2h 23m

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1h 53m

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from Maastricht to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Regional-Express18922+Intercity533
    10:16 AM1h35
    Maastricht station
    11:51 AMBrussels-North
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Regional-Express18922+Intercity533
    10:16 AM1h42
    Maastricht station
    11:58 AMBrussels-Central
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional-Express18922+Intercity533
    10:16 AM1h47
    Maastricht station
    12:03 PMBrussels-Midi
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional-Express18918+Intercity532
    9:16 AM1h47
    Maastricht station
    11:03 AMBrussels-Midi
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlibcoFlibco
    10:15 AM1h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:05 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    8:30 AM1h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    10:20 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    12:15 PM1h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    2:05 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $351One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Brussels costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Maastricht to Brussels is approximately 58 miles (94 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Brussels is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
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 FlixBus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, SNCB, Regional-Express, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, Regional, Eurostar, CFL, SNCB, Arriva NL to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Brussels:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International.
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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