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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leuven is to bus which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Welkenraedt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leuven?

The distance between Aachen and Leuven is 124 km. The road distance is 119.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €15 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Aachen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leuven bus from?

Aachen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leuven train from?

Aachen to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Welkenraedt station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €15 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Aachen to Leuven bus arrive?

Aachen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Aachen to Leuven train arrive?

Aachen to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leuven is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Aachen to Leuven.

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

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

Book your Aachen to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Aachen to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Leuven by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc / ...
1h 33m
€15–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven StationN84
2h 10m
€9–17
Drive 119.2 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leuven119.2 km
1h 14m
€19–27
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Liège-GuilleminsS43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
2h 7m
€17–30
Line 350 bus, line 45 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station350
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Station perron 445 / ...
3. Take the train from Genk to LouvainIc / ...
3h 44m
€17–24

Aachen to Leuven by train

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Distance: 123.5 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Welkenraedt to Louvain every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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