What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to De Efteling?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to De Efteling is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €12 - €14 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to De Efteling?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to De Efteling is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 15 and arriving at Kaatsheuvel, Efteling via Geel Station perron 8, Turnhout Markt perron 6 and Tilburg, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Tilburg via Malines and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Leuven to De Efteling?

The distance between Leuven and De Efteling is 138 km. The road distance is 104.1 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to De Efteling without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to De Efteling without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €17 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to De Efteling?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Leuven to De Efteling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to De Efteling bus from?

Leuven to De Efteling bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Station perron 15.

Where do I catch the Leuven to De Efteling train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to De Efteling?

The best way to get from Leuven to De Efteling is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €12 - €14 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Leuven to De Efteling bus arrive?

Leuven to De Efteling bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Geel Station perron 6.

Where does the Leuven to De Efteling train arrive?

Leuven to De Efteling train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Malines station.

Can I drive from Leuven to De Efteling?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to De Efteling is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Leuven to De Efteling.

Where can I stay near De Efteling?

There are 726+ hotels available in De Efteling.

Leuven to De Efteling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 45 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Malinestrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Malines to Bredatrain Ec / ...
2h 47m
€17–45
Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Geel Station perron 6bus 32a
2. Take the bus from Turnhout Markt perron 6 to Tilburg Centraal Station perron Bbus 45
4h 15m
€12–14
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to De Eftelingbus 811
3h 24m
€16–32
Drive 104.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to De Eftelingcar 104.1 km
1h 41m
€19–27

Leuven to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.8 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and De Efteling, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Louvain to De Efteling via Malines, Breda, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to De Efteling via Geel Station perron 8, Turnhout Markt perron 1, Turnhout Markt perron 6, Tilburg Centraal Station perron B, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 4h 15m.

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