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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Madrid is to fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.

How far is it from Leuven to Madrid?

The distance between Leuven and Madrid is 1344 km. The road distance is 1569 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €320 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Leuven to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Madrid bus from?

Leuven to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Madrid train from?

Leuven to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Madrid?

The best way to get from Leuven to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €700 and takes 13h 26m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 21h 29m.

Where does the Leuven to Madrid bus arrive?

Leuven to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to Madrid train arrive?

Leuven to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Madrid is 1569 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Leuven to Madrid.

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

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

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Leuven to Madrid - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Leuven to Madrid by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BRU - MAD
5h 5m
€65–235
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
13h 26m
€322–662
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 29m
€130–230
Drive 1,569 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Madridcar 1,569 km
15h 21m
€251–362
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CRL - MAD
6h 19m
€77–318
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AMS - MAD
7h 19m
€96–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Madridbus FlixBus N1143
23h 15m
€125–228

Leuven to Madrid by train

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13h 26mAverage Duration

€322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,344 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Madrid, Spain?

Ryanair, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 26m.

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