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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Leuven is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leverkusen to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Leuven Station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Leuven?

The distance between Leverkusen and Leuven is 201 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Leuven without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 2h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Leverkusen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Leuven bus from?

Leverkusen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Leuven train from?

Leverkusen to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Leverkusen Mitte station.

Train or bus from Leverkusen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Leuven is to train via Aachen which takes 2h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Leuven bus arrive?

Leverkusen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Leverkusen to Leuven train arrive?

Leverkusen to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Leuven is 194 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Leverkusen to Leuven.

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

Book your Leverkusen to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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

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Train via Aachen
best
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Stationbus N84
4h 50m
€18–31
Drive 193.6 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Leuvencar 193.6 km
1h 52m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 40m
€33–115

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Distance: 201.4 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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