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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Leuven is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Leuven via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Louvain via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Jena to Leuven?

The distance between Jena and Leuven is 666 km. The road distance is 582.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 2m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Jena to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Leuven bus from?

Jena to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Leuven?

The best way to get from Jena to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 2m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Jena to Leuven bus arrive?

Jena to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Jena to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Leuven is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Jena to Leuven.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Jena to Leuven by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
7h 2m
€94–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airport220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to LeuvenBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m
€34–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena West to GöttingenRe1
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Aachen HbfNj
3. Take the train from Eupen to LouvainIc
15h 40m
€86–332
Drive 582.5 km
1. Drive from Jena to Leuven582.5 km
5h 21m
€89–128
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Köln Hbf51
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
7h 53m
€94–239
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LEJ - BRU
7h 10m
€152–413
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
6h 57m
€119–338
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
6h 31m
€109–386
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)PRG - BRU
9h 24m
€106–292

Jena to Leuven by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 666.3 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Louvain via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Leuven via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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