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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to night train which costs €65 - €170 and takes 14h 54m.

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 32m and costs €85 - €280.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs €170 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Vienna to Leuven, including transfers.

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 or fly from Vienna to Leuven?

The best way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €170 - €440 and takes 11h 33m.

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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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Leuven.

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 32m
€88–273
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
14h 54m
€69–162
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 33m
€179–438
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Liège Guilleminsbus 1924
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
15h 13m
€94–148
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 7m
€70–318
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 27m
€142–398
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
16h 24m
€229–348
Drive 1,061.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Leuvencar 1,061.2 km
9h 40m
€179–258

Vienna to Leuven by train

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Distance: 962.6 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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 33m.

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