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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bonn is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bonn is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leuven Station station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bonn?

The distance between Leuven and Bonn is 219 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Leuven to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bonn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bonn train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Bonn?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bonn is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Leuven to Bonn bus arrive?

Leuven to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Leuven to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bonn is 205 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Leuven to Bonn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bonn?

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Leuven to Bonn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Bonn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 8m
€39–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Bonn UN Campusbus N84
4h 5m
€18–30
Drive 204.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bonncar 204.6 km
1h 57m
€32–46
Train via Verviers
1. Take the train from Louvain to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Bonn Hbftrain Trn
4h 20m
€37–77

Leuven to Bonn by train

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Distance: 219.1 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Louvain to Koeln Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–160 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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