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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Leuven is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Leuven?

The distance between Hamburg and Leuven is 624 km. The road distance is 544.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Hamburg to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leuven bus from?

Hamburg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leuven train from?

Hamburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Leuven?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 4h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Hamburg to Leuven bus arrive?

Hamburg to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Hamburg to Leuven train arrive?

Hamburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Leuven is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Hamburg to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Hamburg to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
6h 21m
€63–187
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - RooseveltplaatsBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainL / ...
10h 36m
€41–158
Drive 544.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Leuven544.8 km
5h 13m
€83–119
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
4h 2m
€87–236
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
6h 27m
€63–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brussels Zaventem AirportN818
10h 57m
€41–90
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Leuven
5h 2m
€158–207
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRE - BRU
6h 53m
€139–445
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 4m
€117–411
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
5h 45m
€149–540

Hamburg to Leuven by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 624 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Louvain via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines and KLM fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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