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

The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Leuven is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Strasbourg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Strasbourg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg Bahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Strasbourg to Leuven?

The distance between Strasbourg and Leuven is 778 km. The road distance is 419.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Strasbourg to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 29m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Strasbourg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strasbourg to Leuven bus from?

Strasbourg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.

Where do I catch the Strasbourg to Leuven train from?

Strasbourg to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Strasbourg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Strasbourg to Leuven is to train via Paris which takes 4h 29m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Strasbourg to Leuven bus arrive?

Strasbourg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Strasbourg to Leuven train arrive?

Strasbourg to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Strasbourg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Leuven is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Strasbourg to Leuven.

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

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Strasbourg to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Strasbourg to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 29m
€120–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
8h 7m
€37–57
Drive 419.3 km
1. Drive from Strasbourg to Leuvencar 419.3 km
4h 19m
€66–95
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
5h 32m
€111–396
Train
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn / ...
4h 53m
€133–254
Bus via Strasburg
1. Take the bus from Strasburg to Brussels-North Stationbus
8h 14m
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
6h 42m
€144–379

Strasbourg to Leuven by train and foot

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 778.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Louvain via Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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