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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Alpen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Alpen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Alpen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Alpen. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Alpen Bahnhof via Maastricht, DU- Hbf Westeingang and Moers Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Alpen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Alpen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Alpen Bahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Leuven to Alpen?

The distance between Leuven and Alpen is 286 km. The road distance is 170 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Alpen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Leuven to Alpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Alpen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Alpen train from?

Leuven to Alpen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Alpen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Alpen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Leuven to Alpen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Alpen train arrive?

Leuven to Alpen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Alpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Alpen is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Leuven to Alpen.

Where can I stay near Alpen?

There are 937+ hotels available in Alpen.

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

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Alpen Bahnhoftrain
4h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Duisburg central train stationbus 1304
7h 8m
€19–32
Drive 170 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Alpencar 170 km
2h 18m
€27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Duisburg Rheinhausen Bftrain
4h 35m
€28–63
Train #2
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Alpen Bahnhoftrain
5h 1m

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Alpen Bahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Alpen Bahnhof via Maastricht, Duisburg central train station, DU- Hbf Westeingang, and Moers Bahnhof in around 7h 8m.

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