There are 5 ways to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
1h 48m€21–74Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leuven to Rotterdam146.3 km
2h 11m€10Line 91 bus, bus
- 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 Rotterdam Central Stationbus N803 / ...
3h 55m€14–21Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Station perron 14bus 20 / ...
- Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 42m€16–38Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from KU Leuven to Rotterdamcar 147.4 km
1h 48m€27–39
KU Leuven to Rotterdam by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €21 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from KU Leuven to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from KU Leuven to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between KU Leuven and Rotterdam is 149 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €21 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam, including transfers.
KU Leuven to Rotterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
KU Leuven to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €21 - €75. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between KU Leuven, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Rotterdam Centraal via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A, Leuven Station perron 7, Louvain, and Anvers-Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Rotterdam Central Station via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B, and Brussels Zaventem Airport in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Leuven to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
KU Leuven to Rotterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B station.
KU Leuven to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between KU Leuven to Rotterdam is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from KU Leuven to Rotterdam.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between KU Leuven and Rotterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









