What is the travel distance from Maastricht to Leuven?

About 43 miles (70 km) separate Maastricht and Leuven.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Maastricht to Leuven?

The majority of buses traveling from Maastricht to Leuven start their journey at Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte and wind up at Leuven. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leuven?

Once in Leuven, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Vaartkom, M-Museum Leuven, Saint Peter´s Church, Brewery Stella Artois and Botanical Garden.

Bus Maastricht to Leuven from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Maastricht to Leuven on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	Maastricht	1h 35m	12:50pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Maastricht to Leuven on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	Maastricht	1h 35m	12:50pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:05 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Maastricht to Leuven

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leuven. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

44 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $19	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $9	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Maastricht and Leuven?

Stops in Maastricht

A
Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte
Stationsplein 8, 6221 Maastricht, Limburg
Visit page
B
Stadionplein
Stadionplein 5, 6225 XW Maastricht, Netherlands

Stops in Leuven

A
Leuven
Diestsepoort 3, 3000 Leuven

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,392 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Maastricht to Leuven by bus

What is the travel distance from Maastricht to Leuven?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Maastricht to Leuven?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leuven?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$9

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$9

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$9

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$7

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The cheapest trip from Maastricht to Leuven was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Maastricht to Leuven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $9 for a bus ticket from Maastricht to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-24.