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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Aachen is to bus which costs €9 - €18 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Aachen is to train which takes 55 min and costs €21 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leuven Station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Louvain and arriving at Aachen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Leuven to Aachen?

The distance between Leuven and Aachen is 119 km. The road distance is 118.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €21 - €85.

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

The train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf takes 55 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Aachen bus from?

Leuven to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Aachen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Aachen is to train which takes 55 min and costs €21 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €18 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Leuven to Aachen bus arrive?

Leuven to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Leuven to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Aachen is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Leuven to Aachen.

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

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

Book your Leuven to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
55 min
€21–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station westbus N84
2h 25m
€9–18
Drive 118.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Aachencar 118.1 km
1h 15m
€19–27
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 7m
€20–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Eupentrain Ic
2. Take the bus from EUPEN Bahnhof to AACHEN Elisenbrunnenbus 14
2h 3m
€23–44

Leuven to Aachen by train

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Distance: 118.5 km
Duration: 55 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–85 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 2h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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