How to get from Maastricht to Brussels
- 97 km as the crow flies
- 41 train departures a day with SNCB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Maastricht to Brussels: bus. The two cities are about 97 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
97 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Maastricht to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Maastricht → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Maastricht to Brussels
SNCB runs 41 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:06 and the last at 21:06.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCBtrain | 41 | 05:06 | 21:06 |
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 02:50 | 23:10 |
All departuresSNCB
- 05:06
- 05:39
- 05:52
- 06:06
- 06:34
- 06:39
- 06:52
- 07:06
- 07:34
- 07:39
- 07:52
- 08:06
- 08:39
- 08:52
- 09:06
- 09:52
- 10:06
- 10:52
- 11:06
- 11:52
- 12:06
- 12:52
- 13:06
- 13:52
- 14:06
- 14:52
- 15:06
- 15:39
- 15:52
- 15:57
- 16:39
- 16:52
- 17:06
- 17:52
- 18:06
- 18:52
- 19:06
- 19:52
- 20:06
- 20:52
- 21:06
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:50
- 03:30
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 05:35
- 06:35
- 07:35
- 08:30
- 08:55
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:55
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 13:45
- 14:45
- 15:15
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 20:45
- 21:10
- 21:15
- 21:40
- 21:45
- 22:10
- 22:45
- 23:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Maastricht to Brussels works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Maastricht to Bruxelles Midi, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Maastricht to Brussels: common questions
When is the first train from Maastricht to Brussels?
The first train with SNCB leaves at 05:06 and the last at 21:06, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Maastricht to Brussels?
41 a day with SNCB, between 05:06 and 21:06.
When is the first bus from Maastricht to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:50 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Maastricht to Brussels?
36 a day with FlixBus, between 02:50 and 23:10.
How far is Brussels from Maastricht?
About 97 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Maastricht to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026