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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Zaventem to Maastricht
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Maastricht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Maastricht:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Maastricht costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 20m 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 Zaventem to Maastricht
How to get from Zaventem to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 PM 1h35 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 9:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:35 PM 1h35 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 9:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:35 PM 1h35 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 9:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1893710:56 AM 1h49 Zaventem station 12:45 PM Maastricht station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
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189298:56 AM 1h49 Zaventem station 10:45 AM Maastricht station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
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189339:56 AM 1h49 Zaventem station 11:45 AM Maastricht station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Maastricht:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Maastricht costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Maastricht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Maastricht station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, Regional-Express, Deutsche Bahn, CFL, SNCB | BUS, Eurostar, EuroCity to go to Maastricht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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