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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Leuven is to fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Louvain via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leuven?

The distance between Bilbao and Leuven is 1045 km. The road distance is 1216 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leuven without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 33m and costs €200 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bilbao to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leuven train from?

Bilbao to Leuven train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 18h 12m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €460 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Leuven train arrive?

Bilbao to Leuven train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Leuven is 1216 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Bilbao to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Leuven.

Bilbao to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Leuven by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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Fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
5h 10m
€60–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
10h 33m
€204–462
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1143
18h 12m
€110–160
Drive 1,216 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Leuvencar 1,216 km
11h 58m
€208–300
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 22m
€114–287
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
12h 15m
€221–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 17m
€102–167

Bilbao to Leuven by bus, train, foot, and subway

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10h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,045.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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