There are 7 ways to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car
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Train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-CentralL / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalEurocity Direct / ...
2h 14m€26–39Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leuven to Rotterdam146.1 km
2h 11m€10Line 91 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A91
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Central StationN803 / ...
3h 55m€11–26Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
2h 59m€99–318Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-CentralL / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
2h 45m€61–99Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Station perron 1420 / ...
- Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam CSEc
2h 51m€15–21Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from KU Leuven to Rotterdam147.4 km
1h 47m€27–38
KU Leuven to Rotterdam by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from KU Leuven to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from KU Leuven to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between KU Leuven and Rotterdam is 148 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A which takes 2h 14m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam, including transfers.
KU Leuven to Rotterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
KU Leuven to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Rotterdam is to train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A which takes 2h 14m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €11 - €26 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between KU Leuven, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Rotterdam Centraal via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A, Leuven Station perron 9, Louvain, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Rotterdam Central Station via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, and Brussels Zaventem Airport in around 3h 55m.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Malines to Rotterdam CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–28
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €16–28
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Leuven Station perron 8 to Mechelen Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Leuven to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
KU Leuven to Rotterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A station.
KU Leuven to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between KU Leuven to Rotterdam is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from KU Leuven to Rotterdam.
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