What is the cheapest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven is to bus and line 20 bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Sint-Niklaas and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Sint-Niklaas station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Puurs Station and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Mechelen Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sint-Niklaas and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saint-Nicolas and arriving at Louvain. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

The distance between Sint-Niklaas and Leuven is 57 km. The road distance is 57.6 km.

How do I travel from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €9 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

The train from Saint-Nicolas to Louvain takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sint-Niklaas to Leuven bus from?

Sint-Niklaas to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Puurs Station.

Where do I catch the Sint-Niklaas to Leuven train from?

Sint-Niklaas to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Saint-Nicolas station.

Train or bus from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

The best way to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €9 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Sint-Niklaas to Leuven bus arrive?

Sint-Niklaas to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Mechelen Station perron 18.

Where does the Sint-Niklaas to Leuven train arrive?

Sint-Niklaas to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Sint-Niklaas to Leuven is 58 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven?

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Sint-Niklaas to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sint-Niklaas to Leuven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Nicolas to Louvaintrain L / ...
1h 13m
€9–20
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Puurs Station to Mechelen Station perron 18bus 89
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
2h 28m
€9–11
Drive 57.6 km
1. Drive from Sint-Niklaas to Leuvencar 57.6 km
1h 2m
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sint-Niklaas to Leuventaxi 57.6 km
1h 2m
€140–180

Sint-Niklaas to Leuven by train

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Distance: 56.9 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Saint-Nicolas to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €9–20 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saint-Nicolas to Leuven Station perron 1 via Puurs, Puurs Station, and Mechelen Station perron 14 in around 2h 28m.

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