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

The cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Leuven is to bus which costs €19 - €60 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bocholt to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bocholt and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bocholt station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bocholt bus station and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bocholt and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bocholt and arriving at Louvain via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Bocholt to Leuven?

The distance between Bocholt and Leuven is 306 km. The road distance is 206.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bocholt to Leuven without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Bocholt to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Leuven bus from?

Bocholt to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bocholt bus station.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Leuven train from?

Bocholt to Leuven train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.

Train or bus from Bocholt to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bocholt to Leuven is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €60 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Bocholt to Leuven bus arrive?

Bocholt to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Bocholt to Leuven train arrive?

Bocholt to Leuven train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bocholt to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bocholt to Leuven is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bocholt to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

Bocholt to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bocholt to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
4h 14m
€48–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bocholt bus station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn CentrumN69
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Brussels Zaventem Airport817 / ...
7h 4m
€19–60
Drive 206.6 km
1. Drive from Bocholt to Leuven206.6 km
2h 50m
€32–46
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aalten to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
5h 12m
€120–375
Train
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
4h 46m
€34–124
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aalten to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Mechelen
6h
€53–87

Bocholt to Leuven by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.7 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Bocholt, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bocholt to Louvain via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bocholt bus station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 7h 4m.

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