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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Leuven is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Kassel to Leuven?

The distance between Kassel and Leuven is 562 km. The road distance is 399.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kassel to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Leuven bus from?

Kassel to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Leuven train from?

Kassel to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Leuven?

The best way to get from Kassel to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Kassel to Leuven bus arrive?

Kassel to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Kassel to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Leuven is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kassel to Leuven.

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

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 49m
€93–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Brussels-North train stationbus N1360b
8h 50m
€35–54
Drive 399.6 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Leuvencar 399.6 km
3h 46m
€63–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
5h 45m
€111–401
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
7h 46m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
8h 34m
€98–236

Kassel to Leuven by train

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Distance: 562.3 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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