How to Travel from
Essen to Leuven
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Essen, Germany → Leuven, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Leuven
Composite routes from Essen to Leuven
Cheapest
2 h 15 min
Car
200 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 49 min
171 km.
from $115.01
4 h 45 min
172 km.
from $27.57
3 h 57 min
172 km.
from $98.09
Route Navigator Essen - Leuven
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 18 km 804 м
18 km 804 м
Keep right toward A 44, A 52
A 44, A 52, 378 м
378 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Velbert, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf
Velbert, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, A 44, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf
Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, A 44, 26 km 383 м
26 km 383 м
Keep right
397 м
397 м
Keep right and take A 52 toward Roermond, Aachen, Mönchengladbach
Roermond, Aachen, Mönchengladbach, A 52, 35 km 984 м
35 km 984 м
Continue onto Wilhelminasingel
Wilhelminasingel, 8 km 665 м
8 km 665 м
Keep right onto N280 and take N273 toward Haelen, Ittervoort, Maaseik
Haelen, Ittervoort, Maaseik, N273, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Continue onto Baexemerweg
Baexemerweg, 20 м
20 м
Turn left onto Napoleonsweg
Napoleonsweg, 7 km 772 м
7 km 772 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napoleonsweg
Napoleonsweg, 4 km 908 м
4 km 908 м
Turn right onto Breeërsteenweg
Breeërsteenweg, 2 km 705 м
2 km 705 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Breeërsteenweg
Breeërsteenweg, 3 km 128 м
3 km 128 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Breeërsteenweg
Breeërsteenweg, 9 km 404 м
9 km 404 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rode Kruislaan
Rode Kruislaan, 204 м
204 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rode Kruislaan
Rode Kruislaan, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rode Kruislaan
Rode Kruislaan, 369 м
369 м
Turn left onto Kloosterpoort
Kloosterpoort, 196 м
196 м
Turn right onto Boneputstraat
Boneputstraat, 1 km 640 м
1 km 640 м
Turn sharp left onto Meeuwerkiezel
Meeuwerkiezel, 38 м
38 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meeuwerkiezel
Meeuwerkiezel, 5 km 218 м
5 km 218 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto N719
220 м
220 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Weg op Bree
Weg op Bree, 1 km 852 м
1 km 852 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Weg op Bree
Weg op Bree, 11 km 473 м
11 km 473 м
Turn left onto Grote Baan
Grote Baan, 5 km 571 м
5 km 571 м
Keep right onto Grote Baan and drive toward E314
Grote Baan, E314, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
Keep left onto E314 and drive toward Brussel, Leuven, Antwerpen E314
Brussel, Leuven, Antwerpen E314, 52 km 242 м
52 km 242 м
Keep right and take N26 toward Herent, Leuven
Herent, Leuven, N26, 460 м
460 м
Turn left onto Mechelsesteenweg and drive toward Leuven-Centrum
Mechelsesteenweg, Leuven-Centrum, 1 km 404 м
1 km 404 м
Turn left onto Brouwersstraat
Brouwersstraat, 300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Lei
Lei, 175 м
175 м
Turn left onto Vismarkt
Vismarkt, 73 м
73 м
Turn left onto Vismarkt
Vismarkt, 246 м
246 м
Turn right onto Vaartstraat
Vaartstraat, 275 м
275 м
Turn sharp right onto Ferdinand Smoldersplein
Ferdinand Smoldersplein, 184 м
184 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Leuven?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs $23.91 - $32.61 and takes 4h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Leuven?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Leuven?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Leuven?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
How far is it from Essen to Leuven?
The distance between Essen and Leuven is 271 km. The road distance is 209.5 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Leuven without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $29.35 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Leuven?
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Essen to Leuven, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Leuven bus from?
Essen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Leuven train from?
Essen to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Essen to Leuven?
The best way to get from Essen to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $29.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs $23.91 - $32.61 and takes 4h 45m. There are no good options to bus between Essen to Leuven.
Where does the Essen to Leuven bus arrive?
Essen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Where does the Essen to Leuven train arrive?
Essen to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Can I drive from Essen to Leuven?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Leuven is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Essen to Leuven.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Leuven?
Book your Essen to Leuven train 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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