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 €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.

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 24m and costs €85 - €280.

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 Rector De Somerplein perron A via Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

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 Leuven via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

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 via Cologne which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 via Cologne which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Berlin to Leuven bus arrive?

Berlin to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 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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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, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
7h 5m
€130–573
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus flibco
13h 40m
€63–113
Drive 727.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Leuvencar 727.5 km
6h 23m
€112–162
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
4h 24m
€86–276
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain 474
14h 38m
€139–287
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Aarschottrain Trn
15h 27m
€145–300
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 Leuventrain
5h 40m
€100–393
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 Leuventrain
6h 10m
€119–430
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 29m
€126–406

Berlin to Leuven by train

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Distance: 737 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Leuven via Köln Hbf 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 40m.

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