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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Leuven to Heilbronn?

The distance between Leuven and Heilbronn is 514 km. The road distance is 476.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Leuven to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Heilbronn bus from?

Leuven to Heilbronn bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Leuven to Heilbronn is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Leuven to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Leuven to Heilbronn bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Heilbronn is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Leuven to Heilbronn.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

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Leuven to Heilbronn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Heilbronn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€74–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heilbronn central train stationbus N228 / ...
8h 5m
€45–78
Drive 476.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Heilbronncar 476.5 km
4h 13m
€74–107
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 5m
€101–327
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Luxembourgtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus L32 / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 51m

Leuven to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 513.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven to Heilbronn central train station via Frankfurt Airport in around 8h 5m.

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