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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Leuven is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Bologna and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Louvain via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Florence to Leuven?

The distance between Florence and Leuven is 961 km. The road distance is 1161.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs €410 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Florence to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Leuven bus from?

Florence to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Leuven train from?

Florence to Leuven train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Leuven?

The best way to get from Florence to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €410 - €700 and takes 13h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Florence to Leuven bus arrive?

Florence to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Florence to Leuven train arrive?

Florence to Leuven train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Leuven is 1162 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Florence to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Leuven.

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There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Leuven by plane, train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FLR - BRU
4h 40m
€70–219
Train
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
13h 15m
€413–677
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Liege - Rue Varinbus
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
17h 19m
€153–226
Drive 1,161.7 km
1. Drive from Florence to Leuvencar 1,161.7 km
11h 58m
€209–301
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BLQ - BRU
5h 7m
€78–316
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FLR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 47m
€124–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus 536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus
22h 10m

Florence to Leuven by train

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Distance: 960.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Leuven, Belgium?

Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Louvain via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 15m.

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