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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Leuven is to fly which costs €100 - €290 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Düsseldorf central bus station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Louvain via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 46m.

How far is it from Riga to Leuven?

The distance between Riga and Leuven is 1466 km. The road distance is 1839.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 26h 11m and costs €220 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Riga to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leuven bus from?

Riga to Leuven bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leuven train from?

Riga to Leuven train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Leuven?

The best way to get from Riga to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €1100 and takes 34h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 35h 36m.

Where does the Riga to Leuven bus arrive?

Riga to Leuven bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Dusseldorf station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:23 AM in Riga and 4:23 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Riga to Leuven train arrive?

Riga to Leuven train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Leuven is 1840 km. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Riga to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Riga to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Leuven by plane, bus, train, train (Eurostar), or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
5h 14m
€104–286
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
26h 11m
€221–719
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 14
5. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
34h 46m
€283–1,017
Drive 1,839.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Leuvencar 1,839.9 km
19h 23m
€287–414
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 15m
€145–436
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
35h 11m
€134–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Dusseldorfbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
35h 36m
€124–269

Riga to Leuven by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

26h 11mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,465.8 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Leuven, Belgium?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Louvain via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 34h 46m.

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