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 €70 - €120 and takes 14h 2m.

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 25m and costs €110 - €390.

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 Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

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, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 58m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 58m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €390 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Dresden to Leuven bus arrive?

Dresden to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport 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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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 58m
€153–667
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N1314
14h 2m
€72–115
Drive 746.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Leuvencar 746.3 km
6h 37m
€116–167
Fly Dresden Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DRS - BRU
5h 55m
€146–381
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
10h 3m
€157–678
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 37m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
5h 25m
€118–381
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 11m
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 Köln Hbf to Leuventrain
6h 3m
€159–565

Dresden to Leuven by train

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8h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.7 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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