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 €45 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.

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 €85 - €130.

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 Lüdenscheid and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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, Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 54m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train 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 54m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Leuven to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Leuven to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train 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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Leuven to Heilbronn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leuven to Heilbronn by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 54m
€73–149
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
10h 7m
€42–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N36
10h 50m
€48–73
Drive 476.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Heilbronncar 476.5 km
4h 13m
€88–127
Fly Brussels Airport to Frankfurt, 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
€95–243
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
6h 38m
€161–476

Leuven to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 513.8 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Heilbronn central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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