How to travel from Maastricht to Brussels

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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 94 km

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€33

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€18

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€22

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2h 10m

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2h 24m

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1h 54m

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1h 34m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Brussels

Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Brussels costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maastricht and Brussels including taking a bus and train.

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from Maastricht to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlibcoFlibco
    4:45 AM1h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    6:25 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlibcoFlibco
    4:45 AM1h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    6:25 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM1h35
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    €251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCB18914+Intercity531
    8:16 AM1h35
    Maastricht station
    9:51 AMBrussels-North
    €251One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCB18938+Intercity537
    2:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    3:51 PMBrussels-North
    €251One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCB18950+Intercity540
    5:16 PM1h35
    Maastricht station
    6:51 PMBrussels-North
    €251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:00 PM1h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    7:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    8:00 PM1h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    €211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Brussels including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Brussels costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 24m.

The Maastricht to Brussels distance is approximately 94 km.
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Brussels is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Brussels-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional-Express, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, CFL, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Brussels:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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