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

The cheapest way to get from Kharkiv to Leuven is to bus and train which costs €140 - €210 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kharkiv to Leuven is to drive which takes 26h 37m and costs €390 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Kharkiv and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Kharkiv to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Kharkiv and arriving at Leuven Station via Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7, Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kharkiv and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Kharkiv to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Kharkiv-Pas. and arriving at Louvain via Chelm, Warszawa Centralna, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 17m.

How far is it from Kharkiv to Leuven?

The distance between Kharkiv and Leuven is 2864 km. The road distance is 2490 km.

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

The best way to get from Kharkiv to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Dnipro which takes 27h 27m and costs €340 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 27h 27m to get from Kharkiv to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kharkiv to Leuven bus from?

Kharkiv to Leuven bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Kharkiv station.

Where do I catch the Kharkiv to Leuven train from?

Kharkiv to Leuven train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Kharkiv-Pas. station.

Train or bus from Kharkiv to Leuven?

The best way to get from Kharkiv to Leuven is to train via Berlin which takes 36h 17m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 39m.

Where does the Kharkiv to Leuven bus arrive?

Kharkiv to Leuven bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Cherkasy station.

What is the time difference between Kharkiv and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Kharkiv. It is currently 1:23 AM in Kharkiv and 12:23 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Kharkiv to Leuven train arrive?

Kharkiv to Leuven train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Chelm station.

Can I drive from Kharkiv to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Kharkiv to Leuven is 2490 km. It takes approximately 26h 37m to drive from Kharkiv to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kharkiv to Leuven by bus, train, train (Eurostar), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Bus, train via Dnipro
best
1. Take the bus from Kharkiv 1 Bus station to Dnipro Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dnipro Central Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
27h 27m
€348–462
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kharkiv 1 Bus station to Luxembourg TotalEnergies Pulvermuhlebus 371
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
2d 3h
€147–209
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Chelmtrain
2. Take the train from Chelm to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 14
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
36h 17m
€263–522
Drive 2,490 km
1. Drive from Kharkiv to Leuvencar 2,490 km
26h 37m
€396–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kharkiv to Cherkasybus
2. Take the bus from Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7 to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
3. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
30h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Przemysl Glownytrain 63
2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Frankfurttrain Drf
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
44h 34m

Kharkiv to Leuven by train

7Weekly Trains

36h 17mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,863.6 km
Duration: 27h 27m

What companies run services between Kharkiv, Ukraine and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Kharkiv-Pas. to Louvain via Chelm, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Köln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 36h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kharkiv to Leuven Station via Cherkasy, Cherkasy AC, Lozheshnikova St., 7, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen station west in around 30h 39m.

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