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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Leuven is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Leuven Station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Leuven?

The distance between Heilbronn and Leuven is 514 km. The road distance is 469.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Heilbronn to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Leuven train from?

Heilbronn to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Leuven?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Leuven train arrive?

Heilbronn to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Leuven is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Heilbronn to Leuven.

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

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 41m
€73–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus N965 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Leuven Stationbus N84
9h 15m
€39–68
Drive 469.2 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Leuvencar 469.2 km
4h 27m
€74–107
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
5h 40m
€99–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
4. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
10h 23m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 54m
€160–450

Heilbronn to Leuven by train

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Distance: 513.8 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Leuven Station via Frankfurt Airport in around 9h 15m.

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