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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Leuven is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Leuven is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Haarlem and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Haarlem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Leuven?

The distance between Haarlem and Leuven is 203 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Leuven without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Haarlem to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Leuven bus from?

Haarlem to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Haarlem to Leuven?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Leuven is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Haarlem to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Haarlem to Leuven train arrive?

Haarlem to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Leuven is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Haarlem to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 27m
€22–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train stationbus 810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
4h 51m
€21–32
Drive 213.4 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Leuvencar 213.4 km
2h 40m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 40m
€126–323
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 45m
€23–111

Haarlem to Leuven by train

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Distance: 203.2 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Haarlem to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haarlem to Leuven Wijnpers via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 4h 51m.

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