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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Leverkusen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Leverkusen is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Leverkusen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Leverkusen via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Leverkusen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Leuven to Leverkusen?

The distance between Leuven and Leverkusen is 201 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Leverkusen without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Leuven to Leverkusen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Leverkusen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Leverkusen train from?

Leuven to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leuven station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Leverkusen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Leverkusen is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Leuven to Leverkusen bus arrive?

Leuven to Leverkusen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Leuven to Leverkusen train arrive?

Leuven to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Leverkusen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Leverkusen is 194 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Leuven to Leverkusen.

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

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

Book your Leuven to Leverkusen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leverkusen?

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Leuven to Leverkusen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Leverkusen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79
2h 16m
€36–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
4h 55m
€17–30
Drive 194.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Leverkusencar 194.1 km
1h 54m
€31–44
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2h 54m

Leuven to Leverkusen by train

6Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.3 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leuven to Köln Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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