How to Get to Brussels Airport to Maastricht

Getting from Maastricht to Brussels Airport

Maastricht, the Dutch city on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium, is the largest city in the province of Limburg. It straddles the river Meuse, and was birthplace to both the Maastricht treaty, and the EU’s currency the euro.

If you are planning a trip to this city, but are arriving in Belgium via Zaventem airport, fear not – we are here to provide you with all the options you have available for transportation. You can choose between public and private transport, ensuring a trip that suits your own individual needs and wants.

Is there a Train from Maastricht to Brussels Airport?

There is no direct train, though you can get between the two destinations by train, if you are willing to make a few connections. In total, you will have to change between 3 trains in order to get to Maastricht.

To begin your trip, head to the train station in the airport. You can find the station by following the many signposts in the terminal, after passing through border control and luggage claim. Once there, locate the first train departing towards Brussels-Midi station, which will be your first trip of the journey. We must point out that you will need to purchase multiple tickets to make this trip, which will start to become quite costly.

After arriving at Gare du Midi, you will have to change over to another train provider, namely Thalys. This will require purchasing another ticket through their website, or by contacting them directly. The train to catch is the one towards Cologne, Germany, which makes a stop in Liege.

When you arrive in Liege, at the Liege-Guillemins station, make your final change, on yet another different provider to Maastricht. Your final train will be on the Dutch national rail trains, which have a blue and yellow colour motif.

In total, we calculate the cost of all trains to come close to €100, making this option for transportation both inconvenient and expensive.

Getting a Bus from Brussels Airport to Maastricht

The bus journey is much more affordable than the train, yet you will have to connect two separate journeys in order to get to your destination. For convenience’s sake, we recommend taking a train first, then connecting with a bus provided by the low-fare service Flix.

From the airport, make your way to the train station and take the first train departing that will go through Brussels-Nord, usually this will be a train to Antwerp. Purchase a ticket for this ride either from one of the automated kiosks, or through the official SNCB app. The price of a single, second-class ticket will be €10.30, including the airport supplement of €6.80.

When you arrive at Brussels-North, head outside to locate the Flix stop, this will usually have a sign post in green and white. Keep in mind that you will have to have pre-booked your ride with them, as their driver’s do not accept list minute bookings.

This bus will take you directly to Maastricht, for between €5-9, although it is always recommended to book your trips in advance for the best prices.

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Distance from Maastricht to Brussels Airport

By car, there is a total distance of 109 kilometres between the two destinations. The total transit time is estimated to be around 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Cheapest Transfer from Brussels Airport to Maastricht

The bus is your cheapest option to get from Brussels to Maastricht. The downside to buses, although very reasonably priced, is the level of comfort you are offered. For some, being slightly uncomfortable for 2 to 3 hours is a minor setback, if they are only paying €15 for their trip.

For others though, especially those travelling with lots of luggage, or children, or elderly parents, taking a train and a bus simply won’t do. In the closing section to this article, we would like to provide you with some information on our airport transfer service, which offers a reasonable price for a private, comfortable ride to the city.

How Much is a Taxi from Brussels Airport to Maastricht

From:

Brussels

Airport

To:

Maastricht

City centre

68 kilometers 52 minutes

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	€189.00
Business	3	2	€214.00
Economy Van	7	6	€121.00
Business Van	7	6	€141.00
Economy Van+	8	6	€129.00

Booking a Brussels Airport to Maastricht Taxi

Go to our booking platform and enter the appropriate pickup day and time to reserve that dependable, economical transfer we’ve been talking about. Given that we provide a door-to-door service in Maastricht, you may enter your precise address there. After doing so, go to the following page to obtain an extensive list of all the cars that are accessible for this journey. Choose the option that best suits you, then proceed to customize it with our add-on services.

After customizing your ride, proceed to the checkout page to complete your order. You will receive a booking confirmation email as payment is complete, along with a basic itinerary and invoice. You will also get a second email containing your driver’s contact data as the day of your pickup draws near. To learn about any essential information you should be aware of, be sure to contact them.

And that’s all! Happy Travels!