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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Leuven is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Leuven is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Leuven Station via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Leuven via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Leuven?

The distance between Magdeburg and Leuven is 626 km. The road distance is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €110 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Magdeburg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Leuven bus from?

Magdeburg to Leuven bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €110 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Aachen, which costs and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Leuven bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Leuven bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Leuven is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Magdeburg to Leuven.

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

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Magdeburg to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Magdeburg to Leuven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
6h 52m
€111–488
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Stationbus N84
11h 30m
€58–100
Bus via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
8h 37m
Drive 585 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Leuvencar 585 km
5h 8m
€91–131
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LEJ - BRU
6h 57m
€142–435
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
5h 53m
€117–386
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
6h 38m
€142–481
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain
7h 11m
€126–503

Magdeburg to Leuven by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leuven via Köln Hbf in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg to Leuven Station via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen station west in around 8h 37m.

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