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 €70 - €95 and takes 7h 55m.

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 Wijnpers via Essen central train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Wuppertal Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

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 via Cologne which takes 5h 19m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Leuven?

The best way to get from Hanover to Leuven is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 19m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €95 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 6h 15m.

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 Wuppertal 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.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

Hanover to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 19m
€110–189
Drive 447 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hanover to Leuvencar 447 km
4h 6m
€68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
7h 55m
€74–91
Fly from Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAJ - BRU
6h 15m
€121–246
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 26m
€87–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hannover to Maastrichtbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
2. Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain L / ...
10h 32m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRE - BRU
7h 7m
€109–407
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
6h 5m
€115–283

Hanover to Leuven by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Wuppertal Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Leuven Wijnpers via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 7h 55m.

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