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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Leuven is to bus and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Leuven is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Louvain via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Groningen to Leuven?

The distance between Groningen and Leuven is 404 km. The road distance is 341.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Groningen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Groningen to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Groningen to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Groningen to Leuven train arrive?

Groningen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Leuven is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Groningen to Leuven.

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

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Groningen to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Groningen to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 29m
€57–149
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 6m
€31–51
Drive 341.7 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Leuvencar 341.7 km
4h 22m
€63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
4h 24m
€147–354
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 32m
€47–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N818
6h 56m
€36–53

Groningen to Leuven by train

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Distance: 404.2 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Groningen to Louvain via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Brussels Zaventem Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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