How to travel from Maastricht to Leuven

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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Leuven 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 14m. 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: 42 miles (69 km)

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$25

Average price

$10

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$20

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 44m

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1h 14m

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30m

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2h 1m

Average total duration

1h 31m

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1h 6m

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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 Leuven is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Leuven costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 31m.

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

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from Maastricht to Leuven

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM1h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:55 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM1h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:55 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM1h15
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    12:10 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CFL16171+Intercity535
    11:25 AM2h03
    Maastricht station
    1:28 PMLeuven station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • CFL16170+Intercity534
    10:25 AM2h03
    Maastricht station
    12:28 PMLeuven station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • CFL16167+Intercity531
    7:25 AM2h03
    Maastricht station
    9:28 AMLeuven station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM1h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    6:30 AMLeuven, Diestsepoort
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Leuven

Travel to Leuven 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 Leuven.

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There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Leuven including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Leuven costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 31m.

The distance from Maastricht to Leuven is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Leuven is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Leuven 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 Leuven:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn to go to Leuven by bus.
  • Travel with Regional-Express, SNCB, Intercity, SNCB, NS | BUS, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Leuven:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leuven and these popular destinations at a great price.

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