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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Leuven is to bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Louvain via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Prague to Leuven?

The distance between Prague and Leuven is 731 km. The road distance is 840.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Leuven without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 11h 3m and costs €150 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Prague to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Leuven bus from?

Prague to Leuven bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Leuven train from?

Prague to Leuven train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Leuven?

The best way to get from Prague to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Prague to Leuven bus arrive?

Prague to Leuven bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where does the Prague to Leuven train arrive?

Prague to Leuven train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Leuven is 840 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Prague to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
4h 30m
€85–242
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 52m
€64–106
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
11h 3m
€156–435
Drive 840.2 km
1. Drive from Prague to Leuvencar 840.2 km
8h 3m
€134–194
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PRG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 17m
€94–292
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane PRG - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
5h 59m
€68–246
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Frankfurttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
12h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leuven Stationbus N84
13h 55m
€80–120

Prague to Leuven by train

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Distance: 730.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Leuven, Belgium?

Smartwings, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Louvain via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 11h 3m.

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