There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Bielefeld by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 24m€62–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
7h 3m€35–54Drive 339.9 km
- Drive from Leuven to Bielefeldcar 339.9 km
3h 27m€55–79Train via Bergkamen
- Take the train from Louvain to Eupentrain Ic
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
- Take the train from Kamen to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
6h 30m
Leuven to Bielefeld by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bielefeld is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bielefeld is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Bielefeld station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Leuven and Bielefeld is 374 km. The road distance is 339.9 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Leuven to Bielefeld, including transfers.
Leuven to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.
Leuven to Bielefeld train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Bielefeld is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Bielefeld, Germany?
You can take a train from Louvain to Bielefeld Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Eupen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Kamen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Kamen to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leuven to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Leuven to Bielefeld train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bielefeld is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Leuven to Bielefeld.
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