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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Barcelona is to fly which costs €40 - €200 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Barcelona via Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Leuven to Barcelona?

The distance between Leuven and Barcelona is 1119 km. The road distance is 1298.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Barcelona without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 5m and costs €230 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Leuven to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Barcelona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Barcelona train from?

Leuven to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Leuven to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €230 - €410 and takes 11h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Leuven to Barcelona bus arrive?

Leuven to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Leuven to Barcelona train arrive?

Leuven to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Barcelona is 1299 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Leuven to Barcelona.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Leuven to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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Fly Brussels Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRU - BCN
5h 1m
€40–191
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
11h 5m
€235–405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Ghent Dampoortbus N84
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1142
20h 55m
€118–202
Drive 1,298.7 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Barcelonacar 1,298.7 km
13h 48m
€206–297
Fly Brussels Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane BRU - GRO
2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
5h 45m
€70–250
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CRL - BCN
6h 46m
€59–217
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane CRL - GRO
3. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
7h 20m
€74–286
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 31m
€278–495
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Luchtbal to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h 28m
€143–287

Leuven to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 1,118.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Barcelona, Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Brussels Airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Barcelona-Sants via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 5m.

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