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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Leuven is to fly which costs €50 - €210 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Bologna and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Louvain via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Rome to Leuven?

The distance between Rome and Leuven is 1225 km. The road distance is 1434.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 14h 13m and costs €260 - €420.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rome to Leuven bus from?

Rome to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Leuven train from?

Rome to Leuven train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Leuven?

The best way to get from Rome to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €420 and takes 14h 13m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 25h 44m.

Where does the Rome to Leuven bus arrive?

Rome to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Rome to Leuven train arrive?

Rome to Leuven train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Leuven is 1434 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Rome to Leuven.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Leuven by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
5h 14m
€52–202
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
14h 13m
€264–417
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Liege - Rue Varinbus
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
18h 10m
€174–244
Drive 1,434.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Leuvencar 1,434.5 km
14h 24m
€231–333
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FCO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 9m
€127–367
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane FCO - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 49m
€74–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna Centralebus N1385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus
25h 44m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Leuvencar
17h 50m
€293–409

Rome to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,224.8 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Leuven, Belgium?

easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Louvain via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 13m.

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