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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Liège
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Liège
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Liège, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Liège:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Liège costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. The journey takes 51m versus 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Liège
How to get from Maastricht to Liège by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Liège is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:40 PM 0h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 1:20 PM Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:40 PM 0h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 1:20 PM Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1897812:16 AM 0h34 Maastricht station 12:50 AM Liège-Guillemins €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
189066:16 AM 0h34 Maastricht station 6:50 AM Liège-Guillemins €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
189148:16 AM 0h34 Maastricht station 8:50 AM Liège-Guillemins €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
189189:16 AM 0h35 Maastricht station 9:51 AM Liège-Guillemins €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM 0h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 7:30 AM Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM 0h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 10:05 AM Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:25 PM 0h45 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 6:10 PM Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Liège:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Liège costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Liège 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 Liège-Guillemins.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Liège by bus.
- Travel with Regional-Express, CFL, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Eurostar, Regional to go to Liège by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Regional-Express, CFL, SNCB | BUS, SNCB.
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