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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Leuven?

The distance between Utrecht and Leuven is 191 km. The road distance is 170.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Leuven without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Utrecht to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Leuven bus from?

Utrecht to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Leuven train from?

Utrecht to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Leuven?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Leuven is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Utrecht to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Leuven train arrive?

Utrecht to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Leuven is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Utrecht to Leuven.

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

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Utrecht to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 91 bus, car

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

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Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 9m
€22–84
Bus, line 91 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N800
2. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus 91
3h 47m
€17–23
Drive 170.4 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Leuvencar 170.4 km
2h 9m
€32–46
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 48m
€128–320
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 53m
€38–115

Utrecht to Leuven by train

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Distance: 191.5 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 3h 47m.

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