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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Brussels
How to get from Maastricht to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 AM2h40Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 AM2h40Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:10 AM1h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$271One-way0 transfers
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53411:16 AM1h35Maastricht station12:51 PMBrussels-North$311One-way1 transfer
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5329:16 AM1h35Maastricht station10:51 AMBrussels-North$311One-way1 transfer
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53310:16 AM1h35Maastricht station11:51 AMBrussels-North$311One-way1 transfer
Flibco3:15 AM1h40Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:55 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
Flibco2:30 PM1h50Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:20 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:00 PM1h50Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Brussels:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Brussels costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional-Express, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, SNCB, Eurostar, CFL, NS | BUS, Regional, NS International | IC Brussel, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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