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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Düsseldorf to Leuven

Composite routes from Düsseldorf to Leuven

Cheapest
1 h 42 min
Car
174 km.
from $9
Other
3 h 19 min
147 km.
from $103.79
4 h 5 min
148 km.
from $36.41
4 h 30 min
Train, Bus
148 km.
from $53.04

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Bus from Maastricht to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Aachen - Henricistraße to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$95.42
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

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:
$10.18–$15.27

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35
Train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven is to bus which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Leuven Station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Duesseldorf Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Leuven?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Leuven is 228 km. The road distance is 175.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $26.09 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Leuven train from?

Düsseldorf to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Leuven?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $26.09 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Leuven bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Leuven train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Leuven is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Düsseldorf to Leuven.

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

Book your Düsseldorf to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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