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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Leiden is to line 20 bus and train which costs €19 - €45 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Leuven to Leiden?

The distance between Leuven and Leiden is 198 km. The road distance is 174.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Leiden without a car is to train via Rotterdam Centraal which takes 2h 41m and costs €25 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Leuven to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Leiden train from?

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

Train or fly from Leuven to Leiden?

The best way to get from Leuven to Leiden is to train via Rotterdam Centraal which takes 2h 41m and costs €25 - €100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Leuven to Leiden train arrive?

Leuven to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Leiden is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Leuven to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Leuven to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 20 bus

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

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Train via Rotterdam Centraal
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
2h 41m
€25–99
Line 20 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Mechelen Station perron 14bus 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Malines to Roosendaaltrain Ec
3. Take the train from Roosendaal to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 32m
€19–45
Drive 174.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Leidencar 174.5 km
2h 10m
€32–46
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 29m
€126–330
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Eurocity Direct / ...
2h 48m
€28–81

Leuven to Leiden by train

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Distance: 197.5 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Louvain to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 4 times a day.

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