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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €70 - €220 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Berat, Tirana and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 35m.

How far is it from Athens to Leuven?

The distance between Athens and Leuven is 2154 km. The road distance is 2708.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Leuven without a car is to train and bus via Strumica which takes 33h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Athens to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Leuven bus from?

Athens to Leuven bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Leuven?

The best way to get from Athens to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Berat, which costs €179 and takes 36h 35m.

Where does the Athens to Leuven bus arrive?

Athens to Leuven bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Berat station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 10:13 AM in Athens and 9:13 AM in Leuven.

Can I drive from Athens to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Leuven is 2709 km. It takes approximately 25h 34m to drive from Athens to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

Athens to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Leuven by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ATH - BRU
6h 26m
€93–262
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)ATH - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
7h 54m
€73–212
Train, bus via Strumica
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Strumica
4. Take the bus from Strumica to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
33h 15m
Drive 2,708.9 km
1. Drive from Athens to Leuven2,708.9 km
25h 34m
€482–696
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ATH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
8h 48m
€108–397
Bus via Berat
1. Take the bus from Athens to Berat
2. Take the bus from Berat to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Brussels-Nord
36h 35m
€179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brussels-Nord
44h 34m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Athens to LarissaIc
2. Take the bus from Larissa to Frankfurt am Main
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
2d 3h
€303–492
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuven
25h 19m
€427–1,474

Athens to Leuven by train and bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

€303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,154 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Leuven Station perron 1 via Berat, Tirana, Brussels-Nord, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 36h 35m.

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