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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Leuven is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Leuven?

The distance between Leipzig and Leuven is 739 km. The road distance is 627.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Leipzig to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leuven train from?

Leipzig to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Leuven?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €450 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Leipzig to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Leuven train arrive?

Leipzig to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Leuven is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Leipzig to Leuven.

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

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Leipzig to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Leuven by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
7h 7m
€122–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 1304
11h 42m
€63–91
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Verviers-Centralnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
11h 37m
€129–217
Drive 627.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leuvencar 627.9 km
6h 2m
€101–145
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 4m
€136–328
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LEJ - BRU
5h 53m
€156–442
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
5h 37m
€104–336
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 49m
€155–321

Leipzig to Leuven by train

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Distance: 738.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Louvain via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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