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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Emden is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Emden is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Emden. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Leuven to Emden?

The distance between Leuven and Emden is 523 km. The road distance is 427.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Emden without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Leuven to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Emden train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Emden?

The best way to get from Leuven to Emden is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Leuven to Emden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Emden is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Leuven to Emden.

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

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Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1986+ hotels available in Emden.

Leuven to Emden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Leuven to Emden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
6h 49m
€53–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central stationbus N818
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
10h 27m
€46–95
Drive 427.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Emdencar 427.9 km
4h 19m
€65–94
Fly from Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BRU - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain
7h 47m
€107–369
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrathtrain S43
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
8h 2m
€81–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
4. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
5. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
8h 11m
€85–281
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain
7h 1m
€143–418

Leuven to Emden by train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.5 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, Brussels Zaventem Airport, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 10h 27m.

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