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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Leuven, Belgium

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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Leuven

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$278.47

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$822.76

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$468.34

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$620.23

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$367.08

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$26.58

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$53.16

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$113.92

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66
Train from Fleurus to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven is to night bus and bus and train which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $54.35 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leuven via London Victoria and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leuven?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leuven is 795 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $239.13 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leuven train from?

Edinburgh to Leuven train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leuven?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $54.35 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $467.39 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $86.96 - $184.78 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leuven bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 18:30 in Edinburgh and 19:30 in Leuven.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leuven train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leuven train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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