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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Leuven is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Leuven is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Essen central train station and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Hanover to Leuven?

The distance between Hanover and Leuven is 483 km. The road distance is 447 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Hanover to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Leuven bus from?

Hanover to Leuven bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Leuven?

The best way to get from Hanover to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Hanover to Leuven bus arrive?

Hanover to Leuven bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Hanover to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Leuven is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Hanover to Leuven.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or 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 Hannover Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 7m
€90–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N1314
8h 7m
€45–70
Drive 447 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Leuvencar 447 km
4h 6m
€69–99
Fly Hannover Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAJ - BRU
6h 25m
€131–330
Train via Minden
1. Take the train from Hannover Bahnhof Nordstadt to Minden, Bahnhoftrain S1
2. Take the train from Minden(Westf) to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
4. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 21m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRE - BRU
7h 12m
€121–432
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
6h 16m
€122–324
Fly Hannover Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 13m
€186–384
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 6m
€158–443

Hanover to Leuven by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Hanover to Leuven.

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Distance: 482.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 8h 7m.

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