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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden Centraal to Leuven

Composite routes from Leiden Centraal to Leuven

Cheapest
2 h 11 min
Car
189 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 5 min
141 km.
from $58.37
5 h 55 min
142 km.
from $38.17
3 h 8 min
142 km.
from $73.46
3 h 44 min
142 km.
from $42.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from The Hague to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
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 Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$25.48
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.05
Train from Leiden Centraal to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.77
Train from Roosendaal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$25.48

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.77–$89.19

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
Train from Roosendaal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.02
Train from Roosendaal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.95–$5.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden Centraal and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden Centraal to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Leiden Centraal and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via The Hague and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden Centraal and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden Centraal to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Leiden Centraal to Leuven?

The distance between Leiden Centraal and Leuven is 196 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $23.91 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden Centraal to Leuven bus from?

Leiden Centraal to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden Centraal to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden Centraal to Leuven?

The best way to get from Leiden Centraal to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $23.91 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $315.22 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Leiden Centraal to Leuven bus arrive?

Leiden Centraal to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Leiden Centraal to Leuven train arrive?

Leiden Centraal to Leuven train services, operated by NS, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden Centraal to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden Centraal to Leuven is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Leiden Centraal to Leuven.

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

Book your Leiden Centraal 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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