How to Travel from
Leiden to Leuven
by Route or Car
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Leiden, Netherlands → Leuven, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Leuven
Composite routes from Leiden to Leuven
Cheapest
2 h 10 min
Car
188 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 4 min
142 km.
from $56.76
5 h 46 min
142 km.
from $36.59
3 h 7 min
142 km.
from $71.98
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from The Hague to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48
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:
$3.03
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.77
Train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
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:
$39.50–$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:
$8.28–$12.74
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
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Leuven?
The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs $21.74 - $29.35 and takes 5h 46m.
What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Leuven?
The fastest way to get from Leiden to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Leuven?
No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd 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 46m.
Is there a direct train between Leiden and Leuven?
No, there is no direct train from Leiden 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 4m.
How far is it from Leiden to Leuven?
The distance between Leiden and Leuven is 197 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
How do I travel from Leiden to Leuven without a car?
The best way to get from Leiden to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $22.83 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Leiden to Leuven?
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Leiden to Leuven, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Leiden to Leuven bus from?
Leiden to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.
Where do I catch the Leiden to Leuven train from?
Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by NS, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Leuven?
The best way to get from Leiden to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $22.83 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs $21.74 - $29.35 and takes 5h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $315.22 and takes 2h 36m.
Where does the Leiden to Leuven bus arrive?
Leiden to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Where does the Leiden to Leuven train arrive?
Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by NS, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.
Can I drive from Leiden to Leuven?
Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Leuven is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Leiden to Leuven.
How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Leuven?
Book your Leiden to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Leuven?
There are 1317+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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