What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to KU Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to KU Leuven is to bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to KU Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to KU Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and KU Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and KU Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Leuven. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Aachen to KU Leuven?

The distance between Aachen and KU Leuven is 120 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to KU Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to KU Leuven without a car is to train via Liège which takes 1h 17m and costs €22 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to KU Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Aachen to KU Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to KU Leuven bus from?

Aachen to KU Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to KU Leuven train from?

Aachen to KU Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to KU Leuven?

The best way to get from Aachen to KU Leuven is to train via Liège which takes 1h 17m and costs €22 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Aachen to KU Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to KU Leuven train arrive?

Aachen to KU Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leuven station.

Can I drive from Aachen to KU Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to KU Leuven is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Aachen to KU Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to KU Leuven?

Book your Aachen to KU Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to KU Leuven?

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

Where can I stay near KU Leuven?

There are 1276+ hotels available in KU Leuven.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to KU Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
1h 17m
€22–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
2h 26m
€10–20
Drive 121.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to KU Leuvencar 121.4 km
1h 16m
€19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Leuventrain 79 / ...
1h 18m
€21–95

Aachen to KU Leuven by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 119.9 km
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to KU Leuven via Liège-Guillemins, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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