What is the cheapest way to get from KU Leuven to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from KU Leuven to Aachen is to bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from KU Leuven to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from KU Leuven to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between KU Leuven and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leuven Station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between KU Leuven and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Louvain and arriving at Aachen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from KU Leuven to Aachen?

The distance between KU Leuven and Aachen is 120 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.

How do I travel from KU Leuven to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from KU Leuven to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €95.

How long does it take to get from KU Leuven to Aachen?

The train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf takes 55 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the KU Leuven to Aachen bus from?

KU Leuven to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the KU Leuven to Aachen train from?

KU Leuven to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from KU Leuven to Aachen?

The best way to get from KU Leuven to Aachen is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the KU Leuven to Aachen bus arrive?

KU Leuven to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the KU Leuven to Aachen train arrive?

KU Leuven to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from KU Leuven to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between KU Leuven to Aachen is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from KU Leuven to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from KU Leuven to Aachen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from KU Leuven to Aachen?

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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KU Leuven to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from KU Leuven to Aachen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
1h 11m
€19–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station westbus N84
2h 41m
€10–20
Drive 120.8 km
1. Drive from KU Leuven to Aachencar 120.8 km
1h 18m
€19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Eupentrain Ic
2. Take the bus from EUPEN Bahnhof to AACHEN Elisenbrunnenbus 14
2h 19m
€21–44

KU Leuven to Aachen by foot and train

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.9 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between KU Leuven, Belgium and Aachen, Germany?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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