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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Barcelona to Leuven

Composite routes from Barcelona to Leuven

Cheapest
12 h 42 min
Car
1359 km.
from $74
Other
7 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $117.59
9 h 9 min
1072 km.
from $431.09
6 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $62.77
7 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1072 km.
from $197.03
12 h 25 min
Bus, Train
1072 km.
from $277.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$405.05

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$291.13
Plane from Girona–Costa Brava Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$481.00

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$379.73

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$582.26

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$405.05

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,392.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$177.21

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$151.89
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Sagales

Phone:
+34 93 593 13 00
Email:
Website:
sagales.com/es
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$24.05

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$316.44
Train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$227.84–$367.08

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$177.21

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Fleurus to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Leuven is to fly and train which costs $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $48.91 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Leuven via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Louvain via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris-Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Leuven?

The distance between Barcelona and Leuven is 1119 km. The road distance is 1363.2 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Leuven?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Barcelona to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leuven bus from?

Barcelona to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leuven train from?

Barcelona to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Leuven?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $48.91 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $434.78 and takes 9h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Barcelona to Leuven bus arrive?

Barcelona to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Barcelona to Leuven train arrive?

Barcelona to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Leuven is 1363 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Barcelona to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Leuven?

Book your Barcelona to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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