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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Leuven is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Leuven via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Leuven?

The distance between Hamburg and Leuven is 624 km. The road distance is 544.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leuven without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Hamburg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leuven bus from?

Hamburg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leuven train from?

Hamburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leuven is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 4h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Hamburg to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Leuven train arrive?

Hamburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Leuven is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Hamburg to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
6h 43m
€110–484
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N818
10h 57m
€64–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvaintrain L / ...
10h 23m
€66–119
Drive 544.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Leuvencar 544.8 km
5h 16m
€84–122
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
4h 7m
€96–288
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Aarschottrain Trn
11h 7m
€100–199
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRE - BRU
7h 23m
€124–445
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 15m
€146–393
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 1m
€164–560
Fly Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain
5h 55m
€119–412

Hamburg to Leuven by train

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Distance: 623.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leuven via Köln Hbf in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines and KLM fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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