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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €20 - €55 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Louvain via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Leuven?

The distance between Amsterdam and Leuven is 215 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €25 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Amsterdam to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Leuven bus from?

Amsterdam to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Leuven train from?

Amsterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Leuven?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €25 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs €20 - €55 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Leuven bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Leuven train arrive?

Amsterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Leuven is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Amsterdam to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

Amsterdam to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 91 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainL / ...
2h 29m
€25–122
Bus, line 91 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem AirportN818
2. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A91
4h 42m
€20–52
Drive 204.2 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Leuven204.2 km
2h 31m
€36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2h 20m
€94–311
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainL / ...
2h 30m
€33–111

Amsterdam to Leuven by train

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Distance: 215.4 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Louvain via Anvers-Central in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 4h 42m.

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