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

The cheapest way to get from Münster to Leuven is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Münster to Leuven is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Münster and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Münster to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Münster bus stop and arriving at Leuven Station via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Münster and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Münster to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leuven via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Münster to Leuven?

The distance between Münster and Leuven is 338 km. The road distance is 274.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Münster to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Münster to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Münster to Leuven bus from?

Münster to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Münster bus stop station.

Where do I catch the Münster to Leuven train from?

Münster to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Münster to Leuven?

The best way to get from Münster to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Münster to Leuven bus arrive?

Münster to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

Where does the Münster to Leuven train arrive?

Münster to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Münster to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Münster to Leuven is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Münster to Leuven.

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

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

Book your Münster to Leuven bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Münster to Leuven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
4h 26m
€57–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels Southbus N71
5h 51m
€28–48
Drive 274.4 km
1. Drive from Münster to Leuvencar 274.4 km
3h 6m
€43–61
Train via Welkenraedt
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Rheinhausen Bftrain
2. Take the train from Duisburg Rheinhausen Bf to Aachen, Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Welkenraedt to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 23m
€70–137

Münster to Leuven by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.1 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leuven via Köln Hbf in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels South once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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