What is the cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Leuven is to bus which costs €5 - €12 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maastricht to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Leuven is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maastricht and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Louvain via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Leuven?

The distance between Maastricht and Leuven is 101 km. The road distance is 86.4 km.

How do I travel from Maastricht to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €13 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Maastricht to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Leuven bus from?

Maastricht to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Leuven train from?

Maastricht to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Leuven?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €13 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €12 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Maastricht to Leuven bus arrive?

Maastricht to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Maastricht to Leuven train arrive?

Maastricht to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Leuven is 86 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Maastricht to Leuven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Maastricht to Leuven?

Book your Maastricht to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

Maastricht to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Leuven by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
1h 12m
€13–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leuven StationN84 / ...
1h 40m
€5–12
Drive 86.4 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Leuven86.4 km
59 min
€16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
2. Take the train from Hasselt to LouvainL / ...
2h 4m
€14

Maastricht to Leuven by train

449Weekly Trains

1h 12mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.2 km
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Louvain via Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Leuven Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €6–11 and the journey takes 1h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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