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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Karlstad is to fly and train which costs 1200 kr - 3600 kr and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Karlstad is to fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs 1300 kr - 3900 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Brussels-North train station, Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and Jönköping Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 44m.

How far is it from Leuven to Karlstad?

The distance between Leuven and Karlstad is 1200 km. The road distance is 1559.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 19h 27m and costs 2400 kr - 5500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Leuven to Karlstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Karlstad bus from?

Leuven to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Karlstad train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Karlstad?

The best way to get from Leuven to Karlstad is to train which takes 19h 27m and costs 2400 kr - 5500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1700 kr - 3400 kr and takes 27h 44m.

Where does the Leuven to Karlstad bus arrive?

Leuven to Karlstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

Where does the Leuven to Karlstad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Karlstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Karlstad is 1559 km. It takes approximately 15h 35m to drive from Leuven to Karlstad.

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

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Where can I stay near Karlstad?

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Leuven to Karlstad - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

Q: Is there a direct train between Leuven and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station and Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.

There are 10 ways to get from Leuven to Karlstad by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane BRU - GOT
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
7h 59m
kr 1,395–3,859
Fly Brussels Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane BRU - OSL
2. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain
3. Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 32m
kr 1,255–3,529
Train
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 Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
19h 27m
kr 2,472–5,305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Malmö central train station FlixBus stopbus
2. Take the bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Jönköpingbus 602 / ...
3. Take the bus from Jönköping Bus Station to Karlstad Centralstationbus
27h 44m
kr 1,714–3,364
Drive 1,559.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Karlstadcar 1,559.4 km
15h 35m
kr 2,934–4,238
Fly Brussels Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane BRU - ARN
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
8h 17m
kr 1,787–4,096
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Linköping City 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 Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane AMS - LPI
4. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
9h 59m
kr 1,654–6,389
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
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 Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane AMS - OSL
4. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain
5. Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
10h 8m
kr 1,574–5,384
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain Ece
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain
24h 31m
kr 1,886–2,877
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leuven to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Karlstadcar
19h 46m
kr 3,661–5,255

Leuven to Karlstad by train

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19h 27mAverage Duration

kr 2,472Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,199.6 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Louvain to Karlstad Centralstation via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 19h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Karlstad Centralstation via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Malmö central train station FlixBus stop, and Jönköping Bus Station in around 27h 44m.

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