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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Leuven is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 13h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Berlin to Leuven?

The distance between Berlin and Leuven is 737 km. The road distance is 727.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Berlin to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Leuven bus from?

Berlin to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Leuven?

The best way to get from Berlin to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 13h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Berlin to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin to Leuven train arrive?

Berlin to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Leuven is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Berlin to Leuven.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Berlin to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 58m
€117–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Brussels-North train stationbus N81 / ...
13h 12m
€75–109
Drive 727.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Leuvencar 727.5 km
6h 23m
€136–196
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
4h 28m
€91–266
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
9h 11m
€114–197
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Aarschottrain Trn
15h 28m
€155–249
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 25m
€103–348
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 56m
€117–400
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 25m
€136–409

Berlin to Leuven by train

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Distance: 737.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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