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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Leuven is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

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 29m and costs €85 - €260.

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 50m.

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 Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Louvain via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Prague to Leuven?

The distance between Prague and Leuven is 731 km. The road distance is 840.6 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 Nuremberg which takes 12h 5m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Leuven train from?

Prague to Leuven train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Leuven?

The best way to get from Prague to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 12h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Prague to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Leuven train arrive?

Prague to Leuven train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Leuven is 841 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Prague to Leuven.

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

Book your Prague to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Leuven.

Prague to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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 29m
€85–253
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
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 54m
€67–288
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
12h 5m
€176–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leuven Stationbus N84
13h 50m
€70–120
Drive 840.6 km
1. Drive from Prague to Leuvencar 840.6 km
8h 5m
€132–190
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 to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 14m
€101–343
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, train
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Bonn Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
24h
€175–213

Prague to Leuven by train

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Distance: 730.7 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Louvain via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 12h 5m.

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