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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lanaken is to bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Lanaken is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lanaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Lanaken. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Lanaken Wijngaardstraat via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Leuven to Lanaken?

The distance between Leuven and Lanaken is 82 km. The road distance is 82.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Lanaken without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs €15 - €22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Leuven to Lanaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lanaken bus from?

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

Where does the Leuven to Lanaken bus arrive?

Leuven to Lanaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Lanaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Lanaken is 82 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Leuven to Lanaken.

Where can I stay near Lanaken?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Lanaken.

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

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

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Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 6 to Lanaken Kapelbus 45 / ...
1h 57m
€16–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus N84 / ...
2h 31m
€11–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Lanaken Cultureel Centrumbus 20b
2h
€13–18
Drive 82.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Lanakencar 82.4 km
55 min
€14–20

Leuven to Lanaken by train and bus

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1h 57mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.8 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Lanaken, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Maastricht every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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