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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leuven?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leuven is 795 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leuven bus from?

Edinburgh to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leuven train from?

Edinburgh to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leuven?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €410 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leuven bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:25 AM in Edinburgh and 2:25 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leuven train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Leuven?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leuven by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
4h 30m
€85–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
17h 35m
€48–130
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
8h 4m
€137–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
16h 36m
€76–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
10h 48m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GLA - BRU
7h 25m
€99–300
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
5h 59m
€65–175
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 29m
€99–329
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
11h 55m
€195–281

Edinburgh to Leuven by train

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 795.3 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and British Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 4m.

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