What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €65 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Louvain via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Leuven is 367 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €65 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Leuven bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Leuven train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €65 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Leuven bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Leuven train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liège, Guillemins Bf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Frankfurt am Main to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 54m
€65–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leuven Stationbus N84
6h 25m
€30–65
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Konstablerwache to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhoftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof Westbus 10X
3. Take the nighttrain from Koblenz Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
9h 10m
Drive 360.8 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Leuvencar 360.8 km
3h 38m
€55–80
Fly
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3h 44m
€81–231

Frankfurt am Main to Leuven by train

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Distance: 367.4 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Louvain via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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