What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven is to fly which costs €35 - €190 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto del Prat Barcelona T2A and arriving at Leuven Station via Pl Universitat, Barcelona and Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Louvain via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Leuven is 1102 km. The road distance is 1319.9 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 46m and costs €270 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven bus from?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven train from?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 10h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 23h 6m.

Where does the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven bus arrive?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven train arrive?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven is 1320 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven?

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Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2h 29m
€38–190
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
10h 46m
€278–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Ghent Dampoortbus FlixBus N1142
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leuven Stationbus N84
23h 6m
€116–201
Drive 1,319.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuvencar 1,319.9 km
13h 27m
€207–299
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BCN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
4h 29m
€63–244
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BCN - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 15m
€238–598
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
13h 22m
€280–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Antwerp - Luchtbalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
23h 59m
€151–302

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,102.4 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Leuven, Belgium?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Prat Aeroport to Louvain via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 46m.

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