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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Leuven is to fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Sapadores and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Portugal and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Louvain via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Nimes and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

How far is it from Portugal to Leuven?

The distance between Portugal and Leuven is 1506 km. The road distance is 2034.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 26h 57m and costs €380 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Portugal to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Leuven bus from?

Portugal to Leuven bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Leuven train from?

Portugal to Leuven train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.

Train, bus or fly from Portugal to Leuven?

The best way to get from Portugal to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €650 and takes 26h 57m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €290 and takes 29h 22m.

Where does the Portugal to Leuven bus arrive?

Portugal to Leuven bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Where does the Portugal to Leuven train arrive?

Portugal to Leuven train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.

Can I drive from Portugal to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Leuven is 2034 km. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Portugal to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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There are 9 ways to get from Portugal to Leuven by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OPO - BRU
5h 19m
€75–269
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
29h 22m
€74–284
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nimestrain
5. Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
26h 57m
€389–615
Drive 2,034.4 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Leuvencar 2,034.4 km
19h 39m
€328–474
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIS - BRU
5h 54m
€88–287
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport 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
6h 54m
€77–304
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane LIS - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 18m
€95–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
32h 56m
€167–284
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1143
33h 1m
€195–295

Portugal to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,506.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Portugal and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, Transavia Holland, and KLM fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Louvain via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Nimes, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 26h 57m.

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