There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
7h 5m€132–522Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N81 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus flibco
13h 46m€63–111Drive 727.5 km
- Drive from Berlin to Leuvencar 727.5 km
6h 23m€113–164Fly to Brussels Airport
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
4h 25m€86–273Train via Düsseldorf
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 5m€95–184Train #2
- Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Aarschottrain Trn
15h 28m€155–300Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 31m€103–375Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
6h 15m€127–417Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 21m€129–409
Berlin to Leuven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Leuven is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €85 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
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 7h 5m.
The distance between Berlin and Leuven is 737 km. The road distance is 727.5 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Berlin to Leuven, including transfers.
Berlin to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Berlin to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Leuven is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 4h 25m.
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 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats, Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–390
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Berlin to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Leuven is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Berlin to Leuven.
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