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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven

Composite routes from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven

Cheapest
2 h 25 min
Car
207 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 29 min
166 km.
from $74.85
4 h 35 min
166 km.
from $48.26
4 h 28 min
Train, Bus
165 km.
from $69.10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.58

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.11
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.11

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$57.34
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.02–$36.95
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mechelen
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$48.42

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.34–$121.04

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:
$8.92–$12.74

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven is to bus which costs $26.09 - $43.48 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

The distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Leuven is 215 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $19.57 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven train from?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $19.57 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $43.48 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $315.22 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven train arrive?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven train services, operated by NS, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Leuven?

Book your Amsterdam Centraal Station 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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