How to Travel from
Rotterdam to Leuven
by Car
Schedule
Rotterdam, Netherlands → Leuven, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Leuven
Composite routes from Rotterdam to Leuven
Cheapest
1 h 43 min
Car
149 km.
from $8
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
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:
$3.03
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 Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.47–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.77
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
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
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 Rotterdam to Leuven?
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven is to bus which costs $16.30 - $21.74 and takes 4h.
What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven?
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $41.30 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leuven?
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Leuven?
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
How far is it from Rotterdam to Leuven?
The distance between Rotterdam and Leuven is 147 km. The road distance is 148.6 km.
How do I travel from Rotterdam to Leuven without a car?
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $41.30 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Leuven?
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Rotterdam to Leuven, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leuven bus from?
Rotterdam to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leuven train from?
Rotterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leuven?
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $41.30 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $21.74 and takes 4h.
Where does the Rotterdam to Leuven bus arrive?
Rotterdam to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Where does the Rotterdam to Leuven train arrive?
Rotterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leuven?
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leuven is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Rotterdam to Leuven.
How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Leuven?
Book your Rotterdam 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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