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How to get fromSaarbrücken to Leuvenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain train 82
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    4h 36m
    €118–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus FlixBus 299 / ...
    6h 3m
    €29–46

  3. Drive 302.5 km

    1. Drive from Saarbrücken to Leuvencar car 302.5 km
    3h 16m
    €47–67

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus bus L40
    2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Louvaintrain train Ic
    5h 12m

  5. Bus, train via Liège

    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus bus L40
    2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
    5h 29m

  6. Bus, train via Ottignies

    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus bus L40
    2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 44m

Saarbrücken to Leuven by train and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Saarbrücken, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Louvain via Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Brussels-North train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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