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

The cheapest way to get from Duisburg to Leuven is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Duisburg to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Duisburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Duisburg station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Duisburg central train station and arriving at Leuven Station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Duisburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Duisburg to Leuven?

The distance between Duisburg and Leuven is 252 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Duisburg to Leuven without a car is to train via Liège which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Duisburg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Duisburg to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Duisburg to Leuven train from?

Duisburg to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Duisburg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Duisburg to Leuven is to train via Liège which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Duisburg to Leuven bus arrive?

Duisburg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Duisburg to Leuven train arrive?

Duisburg to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Duisburg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Duisburg to Leuven is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Duisburg to Leuven.

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

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

Book your Duisburg to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Duisburg to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Duisburg to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 11m
€41–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Maastrichtbus 1304
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leuven Stationbus N84 / ...
4h 40m
€17–31
Drive 178.2 km
1. Drive from Duisburg to Leuvencar 178.2 km
2h 10m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
3h 17m
€37–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
3h 33m
€53–119

Duisburg to Leuven by train

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Distance: 251.6 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duisburg central train station to Leuven Station via Maastricht in around 4h 40m.

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