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

The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Leuven is to bus which costs €12 - €30 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Krefeld and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Krefeld station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Mönchengladbach central train station and arriving at Leuven Station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Krefeld and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Krefeld to Leuven?

The distance between Krefeld and Leuven is 204 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Krefeld to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €26 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Krefeld to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Leuven bus from?

Krefeld to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Leuven train from?

Krefeld to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Krefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Krefeld to Leuven?

The best way to get from Krefeld to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €26 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €30 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Krefeld to Leuven bus arrive?

Krefeld to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Krefeld to Leuven train arrive?

Krefeld to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.

Can I drive from Krefeld to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Leuven is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Krefeld to Leuven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Krefeld to Leuven?

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Krefeld to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Krefeld to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 51m
€27–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Maastrichtbus 1304 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leuven Stationbus N84 / ...
5h 19m
€13–30
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Krefeld to Leuvencar 160.6 km
1h 55m
€26–37
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 28m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Leuventrain 79 / ...
3h 29m
€29–76

Krefeld to Leuven by train

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Distance: 204.2 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Leuven Station via MG Hbf /Europaplatz, Mönchengladbach central train station, and Maastricht in around 5h 19m.

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