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

The cheapest way to get from Alken to Leuven is to line 4 bus and bus which costs €7 - €9 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alken to Leuven is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Alken and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Alken to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Alken Kerk and arriving at Leuven Station via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Alken to Leuven?

The distance between Alken and Leuven is 56 km. The road distance is 55.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Alken to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €10 - €13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Alken to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alken to Leuven bus from?

Alken to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Alken Kerk station.

Train or bus from Alken to Leuven?

The best way to get from Alken to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €10 - €13. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs €7 - €9 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Alken to Leuven bus arrive?

Alken to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 3.

Can I drive from Alken to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Alken to Leuven is 55 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Alken to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Leuven.

Alken to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Alken to Leuven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Alken to LouvainIc / ...
1h 10m
€10–13
Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alken Kerk to Hasselt Station perron 3215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Leuven StationN84 / ...
2h 16m
€7–9
Drive 55.1 km
1. Drive from Alken to Leuven55.1 km
43 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alken to Leuven55.1 km
43 min
€140–170

Alken to Leuven by bus and train

252Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.6 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Alken, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Alken to Louvain every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alken Kerk to Leuven Station via Hasselt Station perron 3 and Hasselt Station in around 2h 16m.

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