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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Leuven is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Leuven is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Leuven?

The distance between Nuremberg and Leuven is 591 km. The road distance is 587.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Nuremberg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Leuven bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Leuven train arrive?

Nuremberg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Leuven is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Nuremberg to Leuven.

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

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

Book your Nuremberg to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 56m
€102–470
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leuven Stationbus N84
10h 10m
€45–80
Drive 587.1 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Leuvencar 587.1 km
5h 4m
€91–131
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NUE - BRU
5h 59m
€105–279
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
5h 47m
€121–430
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
5h 51m
€143–404
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 9m
€145–418
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 40m
€148–448

Nuremberg to Leuven by train

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Distance: 591.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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