There are 5 ways to get from KU Leuven to Leiden University by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Antwerp
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 2m€26–107Line 91 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Bbus 91
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to The Haguebus N803 / ...
5h 48m€22–32Drive 177.4 km
- Drive from KU Leuven to Leiden Universitycar 177.4 km
2h 14m€32–46Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 1m€126–342Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 1m€26–69
KU Leuven to Leiden University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from KU Leuven to Leiden University is to line 91 bus and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from KU Leuven to Leiden University is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from KU Leuven to Leiden University. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from KU Leuven to Leiden University. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between KU Leuven and Leiden University is 188 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Leiden University without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 2m and costs €26 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from KU Leuven to Leiden University, including transfers.
KU Leuven to Leiden University bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
KU Leuven to Leiden University train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Leiden University is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 2m and costs €26 - €110. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between KU Leuven, Belgium and Leiden University, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Leiden University via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A, Leuven Station perron 11, Louvain, Anvers-Central, Rotterdam Centraal, and Leiden Centraal in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Leiden University via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B, Brussels Zaventem Airport, The Hague, Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, and Leiden, Hogewoerd in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to The Hague
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
KU Leuven to Leiden University bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B station.
KU Leuven to Leiden University train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between KU Leuven to Leiden University is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from KU Leuven to Leiden University.
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