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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Leuven is to train and line 45 bus and bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Louvain via Breda and Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Leuven?

The distance between Nijmegen and Leuven is 189 km. The road distance is 162.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €21 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Nijmegen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Leuven bus from?

Nijmegen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Leuven train from?

Nijmegen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nijmegen to Leuven train arrive?

Nijmegen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Leuven is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Nijmegen to Leuven.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nijmegen to Leuven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain Ec / ...
3h 8m
€22–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Brussels-North train stationbus N81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
4h 51m
€19–27
Drive 162.7 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Leuvencar 162.7 km
2h 13m
€30–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3h 40m
€136–333
Train, line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Tilburgtrain
2. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Station perron 4bus 45
3. Take the bus from Geel Station perron 6 to Aarschot Station perron 4bus 32a / ...
5h 22m
€19–26

Nijmegen to Leuven by train

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Distance: 189.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Louvain via Breda and Malines in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Leuven Wijnpers via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 4h 51m.

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