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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Leuven is to fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 6h 34m.

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 34m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Tirana and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.

How far is it from Athens to Leuven?

The distance between Athens and Leuven is 2154 km. The road distance is 2717.8 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 Pristina which takes 31h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Saimiri Tours, 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 34m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 37h 55m.

Where does the Athens to Leuven bus arrive?

Athens to Leuven bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 12:12 PM in Athens and 11:12 AM in Leuven.

Can I drive from Athens to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Leuven is 2718 km. It takes approximately 25h 20m to drive from Athens to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1279+ 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)plane ATH - BRU
6h 34m
€88–222
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ATH - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
7h 53m
€69–263
Train, bus via Pristina
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Würzburgbus
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
31h 50m
Drive 2,717.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Leuvencar 2,717.8 km
25h 20m
€479–691
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ATH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
8h 48m
€113–367
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brussels-Nordbus
37h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brussels-Nordbus
44h 32m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larissa to Frankfurt am Mainbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2d 2h
€303–490
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuvencar
25h 12m
€425–1,472

Athens to Leuven by train and bus

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2d 2hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,154 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Sky Express, Brussels Airlines, and two 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 Wijnpers via Tirana, Tirana, Brussels-Nord, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 37h 55m.

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