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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Maastricht to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Leipzig
Travel to Leipzig 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 Leipzig.

There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Leipzig including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Leipzig is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Leipzig:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $42 (€38).
The quickest way to travel to Leipzig from Maastricht is by train, which takes on average 6 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 10 min.
The distance from Maastricht to Leipzig is approximately 291 miles (469 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Leipzig is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Maastricht to Leipzig as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Leipzig:
- Buses mostly leave from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and tend to arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Maastricht to Leipzig:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Maastricht to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $25 (€23).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB or Arriva NL to go to Leipzig by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Maastricht to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct services available from Maastricht to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leipzig as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Leipzig from Maastricht.
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