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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Arcen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Arcen is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Maastricht, Roermond and Venlo, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Arcen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Venlo via Liège-Guillemins, Maastricht and Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Leuven to Arcen?

The distance between Leuven and Arcen is 184 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Arcen without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Leuven to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Arcen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Arcen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Arcen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Arcen is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Leuven to Arcen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Arcen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Arcen is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Leuven to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 431+ hotels available in Arcen.

Leuven to Arcen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 45 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Arcen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
3. Take the train from Maastricht to Roermondtrain
3h 38m
€31–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Roermondbus 833
3. Take the bus from Roermond to Venlobus 66 / ...
5h 22m
€18–32
Drive 144.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Arcencar 144.1 km
1h 55m
€26–38
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
3. Take the train from Maastricht to Roermondtrain
4h 37m
€30–55
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Mechelen to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
5h
€25–56

Leuven to Arcen by train and bus

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.1 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Liège-Guillemins, Maastricht, Roermond, Venlo, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Maastricht, Roermond, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 5h 22m.

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