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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Leuven is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elst to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Arnhem Central Station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Elst and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Elst to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Elst and arriving at Louvain via Breda and Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Elst to Leuven?

The distance between Elst and Leuven is 209 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Elst to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €30 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Elst to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elst to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elst to Leuven train from?

Elst to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Elst station.

Train or bus from Elst to Leuven?

The best way to get from Elst to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €30 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Elst to Leuven bus arrive?

Elst to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Elst to Leuven train arrive?

Elst to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Elst to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Elst to Leuven is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Elst to Leuven.

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Elst to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 20 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Elst to Leuven by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Elst to BredaSprinter
2. Take the train from Breda to MalinesEc
3h 25m
€31–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Brussels-North train stationN81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven WijnpersR81 / ...
6h 49m
€15–40
Drive 169.6 km
1. Drive from Elst to Leuven169.6 km
2h 13m
€31–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3h 46m
€109–364
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Mechelen
3. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven Station perron 120 / ...
4h 2m
€37–68

Elst to Leuven by train

153Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Elst to Louvain via Breda and Malines in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Leuven Wijnpers via Arnhem, Centraal Station [ E ], Arnhem Central Station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h 49m.

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