There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Saarbrücken by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ice
4h 56m€120–485Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
7h€29–48Drive 300.4 km
- Drive from Leuven to Saarbrückencar 300.4 km
3h 14m€46–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Louvain to Luxembourgtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus L40
4h 59m
Leuven to Saarbrücken by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Saarbrücken is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Saarbrücken is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Saarbrücken station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Saarbrücken bus station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Saarbruecken Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Leuven and Saarbrücken is 718 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Saarbrücken without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €120 - €490.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Leuven to Saarbrücken, including transfers.
Leuven to Saarbrücken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Leuven to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Saarbrücken is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €120 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Saarbrücken, Germany?
You can take a train from Louvain to Saarbruecken Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–300
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Saarbrücken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Leuven to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Saarbrücken is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Leuven to Saarbrücken.
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