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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Leuven is to fly which costs €40 - €210 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Louvain via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Leuven?

The distance between Barcelona and Leuven is 1119 km. The road distance is 1299.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leuven without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 46m and costs €220 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Barcelona to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leuven bus from?

Barcelona to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leuven train from?

Barcelona to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Leuven?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €220 - €430 and takes 10h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 23h 2m.

Where does the Barcelona to Leuven bus arrive?

Barcelona to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Barcelona to Leuven train arrive?

Barcelona to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Leuven is 1299 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Barcelona to Leuven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Barcelona to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
4h 56m
€45–202
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
10h 46m
€229–421
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 / ...
21h 51m
€111–183
Drive 1,299.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Leuvencar 1,299.3 km
13h 42m
€213–308
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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
6h 41m
€72–276
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane GRO - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 17m
€91–318
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re
2. Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
14h 51m
€270–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N781
23h 2m
€122–181

Barcelona to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,118.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Leuven, Belgium?

Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Louvain via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 46m.

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