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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 22m and costs €16 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to 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 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leuven?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leuven is 136 km. The road distance is 146.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 22m and costs €16 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Rotterdam to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leuven train from?

Rotterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leuven?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 22m and costs €16 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Leuven train arrive?

Rotterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leuven is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rotterdam to Leuven.

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

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Rotterdam to 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 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 22m
€16–68
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 1m
€15–21
Drive 146.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leuvencar 146.8 km
1h 48m
€27–39
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 36m
€132–337
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
€54–90
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 27m
€17–37

Rotterdam to Leuven by train

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Louvain via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 3h 1m.

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