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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Leuven?

The distance between Schiphol and Leuven is 199 km. The road distance is 200.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Leuven without a car is to line 180 bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Schiphol to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Leuven bus from?

Schiphol to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Bus or fly from Schiphol to Leuven?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which takes 6h 42m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Schiphol to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Leuven is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Schiphol to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Leuven.

Schiphol to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, line 180 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Schiphol to Leuven by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 180 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Schiphol, Airportbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 41m
€35–102
Bus, line 91 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus 817 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus 91
6h 42m
€24–34
Drive 200.5 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Leuvencar 200.5 km
2h 32m
€37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 37m
€127–322
Line 180 bus, train via Antwerp
1. Take the bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Schiphol, Airportbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 45m
€26–57

Schiphol to Leuven by bus and train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Schiphol, Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day.

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