You can get from Maastricht to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
To get from Maastricht to Leuven on Aug 10 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 43 miles (69 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $5 - $19 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€5) • 1 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $19 (€17) • 1 h 12 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or SNCB | IC |
Travel 43 miles (69 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Maastricht to Leuven. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 12 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€5). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or SNCB | IC among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Maastricht to Leuven.
Travel between Maastricht, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Conditions of entry into Belgium:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Belgium has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 7/28/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Leuven from Maastricht.
The restriction level for your return to Maastricht, Netherlands from Belgium is: Fully open.
Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.
Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:
You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 7/28/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Maastricht from Leuven closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Maastricht and Leuven. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Leuven from Maastricht is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Leuven:
Taking a bus is usually $13 (€12) less than taking a train to Leuven, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Maastricht to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leuven that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 1 h 35 min.
The distance from Maastricht to Leuven is approximately 43 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Leuven is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Maastricht to Leuven as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Maastricht to Leuven:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Maastricht to Leuven with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Leuven tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
When planning your trip from Maastricht to Leuven, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Maastricht to Leuven online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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