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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Leuven is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Leuven is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Sontra-Ulfen Mitte and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Eisenach central bus station and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Herleshausen Bahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Eisenach Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Europe to Leuven?

The distance between Europe and Leuven is 594 km. The road distance is 465.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 7m and costs €90 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Europe to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Europe to Leuven train from?

Europe to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Eisenach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Europe to Leuven?

The best way to get from Europe to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 7m and costs €90 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Europe to Leuven bus arrive?

Europe to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Europe to Leuven train arrive?

Europe to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Europe to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Leuven is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Europe to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 7m
€95–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eisenach central bus station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N1314
12h 39m
€44–69
Drive 465.1 km
1. Drive from Europe to Leuvencar 465.1 km
4h 15m
€72–104
Train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 51
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 34m
€97–473
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
10h 4m
€77–283

Europe to Leuven by bus and train

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Distance: 594.3 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Europe and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Sontra-Ulfen Mitte to Louvain via Herleshausen Bahnhof, Herleshausen Bahnhof, Eisenach Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eisenach central bus station to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h.

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