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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Leuven is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Leuven Kareelveld via Mechelen Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Leuven?

The distance between Bielefeld and Leuven is 374 km. The road distance is 340.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bielefeld to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Leuven bus from?

Bielefeld to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Leuven bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Leuven is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bielefeld to Leuven.

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

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

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Bielefeld to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bielefeld to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 11m
€48–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Antwerpbus N1328
6h 23m
€33–51
Drive 340.4 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Leuvencar 340.4 km
3h 25m
€55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAJ - BRU
7h 23m
€152–388
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Bielefeld 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 / ...
4h 23m
€68–170
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Rheinhausen Bftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Rheinhausen Bf to Aachen, Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Eupen to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 5m
€70–217

Bielefeld to Leuven by train

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Distance: 374.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Antwerp 3 times a week. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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