What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The distance between Aachen and Louvain-la-Neuve is 183 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve train from?

Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The best way to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve train arrive?

Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve.

Where can I stay near Louvain-la-Neuve?

There are 423+ hotels available in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve 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 Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Louvain-la-NeuveS8 / ...
2h 13m
€32–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
4h 2m
€18–32
Drive 130.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve130.1 km
1h 29m
€21–30
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-LambertS41
2. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to OttigniesIc
3h 30m
€19–35

Aachen to Louvain-la-Neuve by train

57Weekly Trains

2h 13mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.8 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Louvain-la-Neuve via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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