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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Leuven is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.

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 33m 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 43m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Louvain via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Leuven?

The distance between Schiphol and Leuven is 210 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 train via Antwerp which takes 3h 13m and costs €28 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m 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.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Leuven train from?

Schiphol to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train, bus or fly from Schiphol to Leuven?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Leuven is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 13m and costs €28 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Schiphol to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schiphol to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Leuven is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Schiphol to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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Train via Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain L / ...
3h 13m
€29–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus 817 / ...
6h 43m
€25–38
Drive 200.5 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Leuvencar 200.5 km
2h 33m
€36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 35m
€127–340
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain L / ...
3h 14m
€53–125

Schiphol to Leuven by bus and train

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Distance: 210.1 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Louvain via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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