What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 31m and costs €19 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and KU Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and KU Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

The distance between Rotterdam and KU Leuven is 137 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to KU Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 31m and costs €19 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to KU Leuven bus from?

Rotterdam to KU Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to KU Leuven train from?

Rotterdam to KU Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 31m and costs €19 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to KU Leuven bus arrive?

Rotterdam to KU Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Rotterdam to KU Leuven train arrive?

Rotterdam to KU Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to KU Leuven is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Rotterdam to KU Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to KU Leuven?

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Where can I stay near KU Leuven?

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Rotterdam to KU Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 91 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to KU Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
1h 31m
€19–73
Bus, line 91 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus 91
3h 5m
€15–21
Drive 149.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to KU Leuvencar 149.1 km
1h 50m
€28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 52m
€132–339
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 16m
€55–92
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
2h 43m
€17–37

Rotterdam to KU Leuven by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 137.4 km
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to KU Leuven via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 2, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to KU Leuven via Brussels Zaventem Airport, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A in around 3h 5m.

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