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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Leuven is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Dresden to Leuven?

The distance between Dresden and Leuven is 858 km. The road distance is 746.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Leuven without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 36m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Dresden to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Leuven?

The best way to get from Dresden to Leuven is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 36m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Dresden to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Leuven is 746 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Dresden to Leuven.

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

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

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

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Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 36m
€149–555
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Brussels-North train stationbus 1304
13h 27m
€66–104
Drive 746.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Leuvencar 746.3 km
6h 37m
€117–168
Fly Dresden Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DRS - BRU
6h 3m
€146–357
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
9h 46m
€80–553
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Bonn Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
22h 29m
€163–211
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
5h 35m
€113–359
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
6h 16m
€105–277
Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
6h 7m
€167–532

Dresden to Leuven by train

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Distance: 857.7 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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