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How to Travel from

Madrid to Leuven

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$392.39

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$582.26
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$620.23

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$455.68

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

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:
$202.52–$329.10

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:
$39.24–$101.26
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$53.16

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–$189.87
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$113.92

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

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:
$8.86–$12.66

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nancy
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Leuven is to fly which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $59.78 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Louvain via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris-Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Madrid to Leuven?

The distance between Madrid and Leuven is 1344 km. The road distance is 1594.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $239.13 - $543.48 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Leuven train from?

Madrid to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Leuven?

The best way to get from Madrid to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $59.78 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $543.48 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 22h 28m.

Where does the Madrid to Leuven train arrive?

Madrid to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Leuven is 1594 km. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Madrid to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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