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

The cheapest way to get from Porto to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €75 - €380 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porto to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Porto and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Porto to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Porto - Pólo Universitário and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Guimaraes and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Porto and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Porto to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Porto Campanha and arriving at Louvain via Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 56m.

How far is it from Porto to Leuven?

The distance between Porto and Leuven is 1506 km. The road distance is 1849.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Porto to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Saint-Étienne which takes 27h 4m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Porto to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porto to Leuven bus from?

Porto to Leuven bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Porto - Pólo Universitário station.

Where do I catch the Porto to Leuven train from?

Porto to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Porto Campanha station.

Train, bus or fly from Porto to Leuven?

The best way to get from Porto to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €420 - €700 and takes 29h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 32h 15m.

Where does the Porto to Leuven bus arrive?

Porto to Leuven bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Central de Camionagem de Guimarães station.

What is the time difference between Porto and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Porto. It is currently 10:47 PM in Porto and 11:47 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Porto to Leuven train arrive?

Porto to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Redondela De Galicia station.

Can I drive from Porto to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Leuven is 1849 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Porto to Leuven.

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

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OPO - BRU
5h 17m
€75–267
Bus, train via Saint-Étienne
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
27h 4m
€299–521
Train
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Pontevedra to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
29h 56m
€428–689
Drive 1,849.4 km
1. Drive from Porto to Leuvencar 1,849.4 km
18h 17m
€287–415
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OPO - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 3m
€79–372
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OPO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 24m
€127–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Guimarãesbus 13 | Porto
2. Take the bus from Guimaraes to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1153
32h 15m
€147–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Luxembourg - P+R Bouillonbus Linha Luxemburgo
2. Take the train from Arlon to Louvaintrain Ic
35h 47m
€129–200

Porto to Leuven by bus and train

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27h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,506.1 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Leuven, Belgium?

Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porto Campanha to Louvain via Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 29h 56m.

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