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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Leuven is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elst to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Elst and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Elst to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Elst and arriving at Louvain via Breda and Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Elst to Leuven?

The distance between Elst and Leuven is 207 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Elst to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Elst to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elst to Leuven bus from?

Elst to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Elst to Leuven train from?

Elst to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Elst station.

Train or bus from Elst to Leuven?

The best way to get from Elst to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Elst to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elst to Leuven train arrive?

Elst to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Elst to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Elst to Leuven is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Elst to Leuven.

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

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Elst to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 20 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Elst to Leuven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elst to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 36m
€27–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Brussels-North train stationbus N81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1bus R90 / ...
6h 20m
€20–30
Drive 170.2 km
1. Drive from Elst to Leuvencar 170.2 km
2h 15m
€31–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3h 45m
€135–362
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Elst to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Mechelentrain
3. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
4h 8m
€22–46

Elst to Leuven by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.3 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Elst to Louvain via Breda and Anvers-Berchem in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Leuven Station perron 1 via Nijmegen, Centraal Station, Nijmegen Centraal Station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h 20m.

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