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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Leuven Station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Vienna to Leuven?

The distance between Vienna and Leuven is 963 km. The road distance is 1061.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Leuven without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 37m and costs €180 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Vienna to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Leuven bus from?

Vienna to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Leuven train from?

Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Leuven?

The best way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €800 and takes 11h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Vienna to Leuven bus arrive?

Vienna to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Vienna to Leuven train arrive?

Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Leuven is 1061 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Vienna to Leuven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Leuven?

Book your Vienna to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Vienna to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Leuven by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
4h 30m
€82–270
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
16h 19m
€69–172
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
11h 37m
€182–758
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Aachen station westbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
16h 45m
€81–132
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 17m
€72–336
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 45m
€146–396
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
16h 49m
€232–425
Drive 1,061.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Leuvencar 1,061.2 km
9h 40m
€174–252

Vienna to Leuven by train

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Distance: 962.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Leuven, Belgium?

Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Louvain via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 11h 37m.

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