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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Prague is to bus which costs 1 800 Kč - 3 100 Kč and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs 2 000 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leuven Station station and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Prague. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Leuven to Prague?

The distance between Leuven and Prague is 732 km. The road distance is 838.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Prague without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 20m and costs 4 700 Kč - 21 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Leuven to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Prague bus from?

Leuven to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Prague train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Prague?

The best way to get from Leuven to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs 2 000 Kč - 6 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 4 700 Kč - 21 000 Kč and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs 1 900 Kč - 3 100 Kč and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Leuven to Prague bus arrive?

Leuven to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to Prague train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Prague is 839 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Leuven to Prague.

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

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Leuven to Prague - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Prague by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
4h 12m
Kč 2,037–5,943
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CRL - PRG
6h 2m
Kč 1,530–6,563
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
5. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
12h 20m
Kč 4,782–20,403
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
13h 17m
Kč 1,929–3,093
Drive 838.8 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Praguecar 838.8 km
8h 3m
Kč 3,142–4,538
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
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 Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane AMS - PRG
6h 13m
Kč 2,991–8,557
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
6h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N84
13h 40m
Kč 1,800–3,100
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Praha hl.n.train European Sleeper
14h 1m
Kč 3,729–7,593

Leuven to Prague by train

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Distance: 732 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Prague, Czechia?

Smartwings, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Schwandorf in around 12h 20m.

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