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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlsruhe to Leuven

Composite routes from Karlsruhe to Leuven

Cheapest
4 h 7 min
Car
458 km.
from $25
Other
5 h 5 min
336 km.
from $182.48
8 h 40 min
336 km.
from $74.15
4 h 37 min
Train, Plane
335 km.
from $135.17
6 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
335 km.
from $203.38

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$607.57
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$367.08

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$367.08
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$886.04

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$949.33

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$886.04

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Mainz Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.16–$202.52

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Mainz Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Leuven is to bus which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Leuven is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Leuven via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Leuven is 488 km. The road distance is 461.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Karlsruhe to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Leuven bus from?

Karlsruhe to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Leuven train from?

Karlsruhe to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Leuven bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Leuven train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Leuven is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe to Leuven.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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