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

The cheapest way to get from Lübeck to Leuven is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lübeck to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Lübeck and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lübeck Hbf and arriving at Leuven via Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Lübeck to Leuven?

The distance between Lübeck and Leuven is 686 km. The road distance is 607.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lübeck to Leuven without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 1m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Lübeck to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lübeck to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lübeck to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Lübeck to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lübeck to Leuven is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 1m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Lübeck to Leuven bus arrive?

Lübeck to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Lübeck to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lübeck to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lübeck to Leuven is 607 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Lübeck to Leuven.

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

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

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Lübeck to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lübeck and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lübeck to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lübeck and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Lübeck to Leuven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
8h 1m
€125–526
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lübeck to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N613 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N818
12h 57m
€69–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvaintrain L / ...
12h 7m
€79–145
Drive 607.4 km
1. Drive from Lübeck to Leuvencar 607.4 km
5h 51m
€94–136
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
4h 56m
€111–316
Train
1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Aarschottrain Trn
11h 47m
€109–235
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 4m
€150–430
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain
6h 47m
€134–439

Lübeck to Leuven by train

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Distance: 685.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Leuven via Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lübeck to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 12h 57m.

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