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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bocholt is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bocholt is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Bocholt?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Bocholt station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Bocholt bus station via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bocholt?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Bocholt via Liege-Guillemins, Koeln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bocholt?

The distance between Leuven and Bocholt is 306 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bocholt without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Leuven to Bocholt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bocholt bus from?

Leuven to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bocholt train from?

Leuven to Bocholt train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Bocholt?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bocholt is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Leuven to Bocholt bus arrive?

Leuven to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Leuven to Bocholt train arrive?

Leuven to Bocholt train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Bocholt?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bocholt is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Leuven to Bocholt.

Where can I stay near Bocholt?

There are 474+ hotels available in Bocholt.

Leuven to Bocholt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Bocholt by train (Eurostar), bus, car, 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 Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duisburg HbfRe
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to BocholtRe
4h 16m
€49–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum817 / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Bocholt bus stationN69
7h 42m
€23–55
Drive 207.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bocholt207.1 km
2h 50m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg HbfRe
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to BocholtRe
4h 27m
€32–208
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mechelen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Aalten
6h 11m
€55–103

Leuven to Bocholt by train

118Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.9 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Bocholt via Liege-Guillemins, Koeln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Bocholt bus station via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum in around 7h 42m.

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