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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Leuven is to train and line 20 bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Leiden to Leuven?

The distance between Leiden and Leuven is 174 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Leuven without a car is to train via Rotterdam Centraal which takes 2h 20m and costs €19 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Leiden to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Leuven train from?

Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or fly from Leiden to Leuven?

The best way to get from Leiden to Leuven is to train via Rotterdam Centraal which takes 2h 20m and costs €19 - €85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Leiden to Leuven train arrive?

Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Leuven is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Leiden to Leuven.

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

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Leiden to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 20 bus

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

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Train via Rotterdam Centraal
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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 20m
€19–85
Drive 177.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Leuvencar 177.9 km
2h 14m
€38–55
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 33m
€136–302
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurocity Direct / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 53m
€25–51
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Roosendaaltrain
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Malinestrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
3h 36m
€19–39

Leiden to Leuven by train

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Distance: 174.5 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day.

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