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How to get fromDusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Leuvenby train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Leuven by train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain train 79
    3h 17m
    €36–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Maastrichtbus bus N179
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leuven Stationbus bus N84 / ...
    4h 24m
    €16–28

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Dusseldorf-DUS to Leuvenrideshare rideshare 173.2 km
    1h 59m

  4. Drive 173.2 km

    1. Drive from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Leuvencar car 173.2 km
    1h 59m
    €27–39

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
    3h 34m
    €39–144

  6. Train via Liège #2

    1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
    3h 58m

Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Leuven by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Leuven twice a week. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Leuven Station via Maastricht in around 4h 24m.

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