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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Leuven is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Mainz to Leuven?

The distance between Mainz and Leuven is 369 km. The road distance is 345.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Mainz to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leuven bus from?

Mainz to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Mainz to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to Leuven bus arrive?

Mainz to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Mainz to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Leuven is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Mainz to Leuven.

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

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Mainz to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 9m
€53–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310
7h 11m
€34–50
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof Westbus 10X
2. Take the nighttrain from Koblenz Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 24m
€85–203
Drive 345.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Leuvencar 345.6 km
3h 29m
€55–80
Fly
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3h 55m
€87–247

Mainz to Leuven by train

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Distance: 369 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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