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Leiden to Leuven
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Leiden, Netherlands → Leuven, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Leuven
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Cheapest
2 h 14 min
Car
177 km.
from $9
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
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Continue onto Hooglandse Kerkgracht
Hooglandse Kerkgracht, 96 м
96 м
Turn sharp left onto Middelweg
Middelweg, 310 м
310 м
Turn right onto Kaasmarkt
Kaasmarkt, 63 м
63 м
Turn right onto Hooigracht
Hooigracht, 1 km 684 м
1 km 684 м
Continue onto Geregracht
Geregracht, 2 km 605 м
2 km 605 м
Turn left onto Lammenschansplein
Lammenschansplein, 4 km 500 м
4 km 500 м
Continue onto Doctor Kortmannstraat
Doctor Kortmannstraat, 3 km 777 м
3 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Middelweg
Middelweg, 2 km 393 м
2 km 393 м
Turn slight right onto Zwaardslootseweg
Zwaardslootseweg, 115 м
115 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Zwaardslootseweg
Zwaardslootseweg, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Zwaardslootseweg
Zwaardslootseweg, 288 м
288 м
Turn left onto Europaweg
Europaweg, 4 km 393 м
4 km 393 м
Keep right onto Australiëweg and take N209 toward Den Haag, Utrecht, Rotterdam
Australiëweg, Den Haag, Utrecht, Rotterdam, N209, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Nieuwe Hoefweg
Nieuwe Hoefweg, 5 km 194 м
5 km 194 м
Continue onto Hoekeindseweg and drive toward Bergschenhoek, Rotterdam
Hoekeindseweg, Bergschenhoek, Rotterdam, 1 km 241 м
1 km 241 м
Continue onto Leeuwenakkerweg
Leeuwenakkerweg, 4 km 613 м
4 km 613 м
Keep left onto A16 toward A16
A16, 6 km 323 м
6 km 323 м
Keep left onto A16 and take A16 toward Rotterdam-Zuid, Breda, Dordrecht
Rotterdam-Zuid, Breda, Dordrecht, A16, 16 km 7 м
16 km 7 м
Keep right onto A16 and take A16 toward Antwerpen, Eindhoven, Breda, Dordrecht
Antwerpen, Eindhoven, Breda, Dordrecht, A16, 4 km 74 м
4 km 74 м
Keep right onto A16
21 km 616 м
21 km 616 м
Keep right onto A16 and drive toward Breda-Noord, Prinsenbeek
Breda-Noord, Prinsenbeek, 370 м
370 м
Keep left onto A16
44 м
44 м
Turn right onto A16 and drive toward Tilburg
Tilburg, 5 м
5 м
Turn slight left onto A16 and drive toward Tilburg
Tilburg, 4 km 29 м
4 km 29 м
Keep right onto A16 and take N263 toward Breda, Rijsbergen
Breda, Rijsbergen, N263, 53 km 368 м
53 km 368 м
Keep right and drive toward Brussel, Mechelen, Boom, Wilrijk
Brussel, Mechelen, Boom, Wilrijk, 18 km 659 м
18 km 659 м
Keep right and take N16 toward Willebroek, Mechelen-Noord, Mechelen-Centrum, Nekker
Willebroek, Mechelen-Noord, Mechelen-Centrum, Nekker, N16, 1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Turn right and drive toward Mechelen, Ring
Mechelen, Ring, 1 km 104 м
1 km 104 м
Keep left onto N16 and drive toward Centrum
Centrum, 1 km 993 м
1 km 993 м
Turn right onto Guido Gezellelaan and drive toward Zemst, Planckendael
Guido Gezellelaan, Zemst, Planckendael, 1 km 449 м
1 km 449 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Van Benedenlaan
Van Benedenlaan, 1 km 999 м
1 km 999 м
Turn right onto Leuvensesteenweg
Leuvensesteenweg, 10 km 788 м
10 km 788 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mechelsesteenweg
Mechelsesteenweg, 1 km 549 м
1 km 549 м
Keep left onto Mechelsesteenweg
Mechelsesteenweg, 39 м
39 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mechelsesteenweg
Mechelsesteenweg, 202 м
202 м
Continue onto Mechelsesteenweg and drive toward Leuven, Kampenhout-Sas Zone 1, P+R
Mechelsesteenweg, Leuven, Kampenhout-Sas Zone 1, P+R, 43 м
43 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leuvensesteenweg
Leuvensesteenweg, 6 km 481 м
6 km 481 м
Continue onto Mechelsesteenweg
Mechelsesteenweg, 134 м
134 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Omleiding
Omleiding, 2 km 312 м
2 km 312 м
Continue onto Mechelsesteenweg and drive toward Leuven
Mechelsesteenweg, Leuven, 2 km 293 м
2 km 293 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 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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