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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €55 - €270 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €70 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Louvain via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Leuven?

The distance between Warsaw and Leuven is 1176 km. The road distance is 1261.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Leuven without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 14h 36m and costs €150 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Warsaw to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Leuven bus from?

Warsaw to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Leuven train from?

Warsaw to Leuven train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Leuven?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €150 - €800 and takes 14h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 23h.

Where does the Warsaw to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Warsaw to Leuven train arrive?

Warsaw to Leuven train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin Gesundbrunnen station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Leuven is 1262 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Warsaw to Leuven.

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

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Warsaw to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Warsaw to Leuven by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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Fly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane WAW - BRU
4h 55m
€74–287
Fly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane WAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 37m
€58–263
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
14h 36m
€153–795
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna Station to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Mechelentrain
20h 26m
€135–169
Drive 1,261.8 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Leuvencar 1,261.8 km
10h 43m
€196–283
Fly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane WAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 56m
€127–403
Fly Warsaw–Modlin Mazovia Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw–Modlin Mazovia Airport (WMI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane WMI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 54m
€74–297
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Aarschottrain Trn
20h 45m
€235–566
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Brussels-North train stationbus 1304
23h
€109–171

Warsaw to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,176.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, LOT, and KLM fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Louvain via Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, Köln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 14h 36m.

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