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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Leuven is to night train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 14h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände and arriving at Leuven Station via Passau central train station and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Louvain via München Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Linz to Leuven?

The distance between Linz and Leuven is 1041 km. The road distance is 880.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 16m and costs €130 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Linz to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Leuven bus from?

Linz to Leuven bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, depart from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Leuven train from?

Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Linz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Linz to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 16m and costs €130 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 15h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €420 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Linz to Leuven bus arrive?

Linz to Leuven bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer station.

Where does the Linz to Leuven train arrive?

Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Linz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Leuven is 880 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Linz to Leuven.

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

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
10h 16m
€139–751
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
14h 56m
€61–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
2. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Aachen station westbus
3. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
15h 41m
€83–137
Drive 880.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Leuvencar 880.3 km
7h 45m
€145–209
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
15h 26m
€198–362
Fly from Linz Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LNZ - BRU
6h 29m
€187–418
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
5h 49m
€97–302
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
7h 21m
€151–364
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
8h 28m
€127–362

Linz to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,040.7 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Louvain via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Leuven Station via Passau central train station and Aachen station west in around 15h 41m.

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