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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Leuven is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Leuven?

The distance between Leipzig and Leuven is 739 km. The road distance is 617.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Leipzig to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leuven bus from?

Leipzig to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Leuven?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Leipzig to Leuven bus arrive?

Leipzig to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Leipzig to Leuven train arrive?

Leipzig to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Leuven is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Leipzig to Leuven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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

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 Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 57m
€131–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 1304
11h 47m
€47–78
Drive 617.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leuvencar 617.7 km
6h 18m
€96–139
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LEJ - BRU
5h 57m
€136–355
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Hann Muendentrain Re
2. Take the train from Hofgeismar to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
12h 19m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
5h 27m
€100–292
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DRS - BRU
7h 7m
€155–458
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 50m
€153–484
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
8h 7m
€127–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
6h 52m
€141–346

Leipzig to Leuven by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leipzig to Leuven.

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Distance: 738.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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