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How to Travel from

Bilbao to Leuven

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$379.73

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Reims
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Charleroi
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Hendaye to Massy
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50

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

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:
$8.86–$12.66
Train from Charleroi-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Leuven is to bus and train which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 19h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Louvain via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris-Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leuven?

The distance between Bilbao and Leuven is 1044 km. The road distance is 1243.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 10h 14m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Bilbao to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leuven train from?

Bilbao to Leuven train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 18h 39m, you could also train, which costs $163.04 - $402.17 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leuven train arrive?

Bilbao to Leuven train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Leuven is 1243 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Bilbao to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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