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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Leuven is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Leuven?

The distance between Arnhem and Leuven is 207 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €25 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Arnhem to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Leuven bus from?

Arnhem to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Leuven train from?

Arnhem to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Leuven?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €25 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Arnhem to Leuven bus arrive?

Arnhem to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Arnhem to Leuven train arrive?

Arnhem to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Leuven is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Arnhem to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Arnhem to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Arnhem to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 91 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem to Leuven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 20m
€26–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus N81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
5h 27m
€20–30
Drive 179.3 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Leuvencar 179.3 km
2h 22m
€33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3h 22m
€134–348
Train, bus, line 91 bus
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the bus from Breda Bus Station Stationslaan to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus
3. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus 91
5h 52m
€36–68

Arnhem to Leuven by train

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Distance: 206.6 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Louvain via Breda and Anvers-Central in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Leuven Wijnpers via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 5h 27m.

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