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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Leuven is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bern, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Bern and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Leuven via Bern, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Leuven?

The distance between Fribourg and Leuven is 812 km. The road distance is 621.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to Leuven without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 1m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Fribourg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Leuven bus from?

Fribourg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Leuven train from?

Fribourg to Leuven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Fribourg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Fribourg to Leuven is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 1m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Fribourg to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fribourg to Leuven train arrive?

Fribourg to Leuven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Fribourg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Leuven is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Fribourg to Leuven.

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

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Fribourg to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fribourg to Leuven by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
9h 1m
€157–669
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
12h 3m
€67–112
Drive 621.5 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Leuvencar 621.5 km
7h 36m
€109–157
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
5h 45m
€106–351
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic
11h 4m
€154–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
13h 14m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 30m
€145–410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain
8h 27m
€187–565

Fribourg to Leuven by train

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Distance: 812 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Fribourg, Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Leuven via Bern, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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