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 €30 - €85 and takes 11h 44m.

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 €90 - €330.

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 44m.

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 56m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 56m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 56m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €370 and takes 5h 36m.

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 15m to drive from Leipzig to Leuven.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
6h 56m
€94–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station1304
11h 44m
€33–81
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
2. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc / ...
14h 34m
€79–309
Drive 617.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leuven617.7 km
6h 15m
€94–136
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
8h 39m
€66–290
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LEJ - BRU
5h 36m
€136–363
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
5h 27m
€90–322
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DRS - BRU
7h 23m
€163–529
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
5h 50m
€140–312
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
6h 52m
€119–333

Leipzig to Leuven by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 738.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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