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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 24m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Leuven Station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leuven?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leuven is 445 km. The road distance is 412.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leuven without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Heidelberg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leuven bus from?

Heidelberg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leuven train from?

Heidelberg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leuven is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leuven bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leuven train arrive?

Heidelberg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leuven is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Heidelberg to Leuven.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Leuven?

Book your Heidelberg to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

How to get fromHeidelberg to Leuven

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Leuven by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 46m
€73–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Leuven Stationbus N84
8h 24m
€36–71
Drive 412.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leuvencar 412.7 km
4h
€65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
4h 39m
€89–311
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 49m
€78–321
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
11h 54m
€96–176

Heidelberg to Leuven by train

70Weekly Trains

4h 46mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Leuven.

Launch map view

Distance: 445 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Leuven Station via Frankfurt Airport in around 8h 24m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.