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 - €220 and takes 6h 44m.

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 54m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.

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 Leuven via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 13h 55m and costs €210 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 54m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €210 - €900 and takes 13h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 22h 57m.

Where does the Warsaw to Leuven bus arrive?

Warsaw to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport 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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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Warsaw to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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 54m
€74–258
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 44m
€57–213
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 Leuventrain 79
13h 55m
€215–898
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N1314
22h 57m
€123–199
Drive 1,261.8 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Leuvencar 1,261.8 km
10h 43m
€195–282
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 51m
€140–398
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
7h 1m
€63–277
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Aarschottrain 474 / ...
20h 45m
€210–572
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kölnbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Welkenraedt to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
23h 19m
€132–233

Warsaw to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,176.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

LOT, Brussels Airlines, 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 Leuven via Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 55m.

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