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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Leuven is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Luxembourg and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Trier to Leuven?

The distance between Trier and Leuven is 279 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Leuven without a car is to train via Liège which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Trier to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Leuven bus from?

Trier to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Leuven train from?

Trier to Leuven train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Leuven?

The best way to get from Trier to Leuven is to train via Liège which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Trier to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Trier to Leuven train arrive?

Trier to Leuven train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.

Can I drive from Trier to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Leuven is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Trier to Leuven.

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

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Trier to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Trier to Leuven by train, bus, or car

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 40m
€45–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
5h 27m
€25–35
Drive 231.1 km
1. Drive from Trier to Leuvencar 231.1 km
2h 27m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
4h 59m
€41–72

Trier to Leuven by train

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Distance: 278.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Leuven Wijnpers via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 5h 27m.

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