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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Leipzig is to bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Leipzig Central Train Station Exit Sachsenallee via Brussels Boulevard du Roi Albert II. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Leuven to Leipzig?

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

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 39m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Leuven to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Leipzig bus from?

Leuven to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Leuven to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 39m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Leuven to Leipzig bus arrive?

Leuven to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Leuven to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Leipzig is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Leuven to Leipzig.

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

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

Book your Leuven to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Leuven to Leipzig - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Leipzig 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
7h 39m
€82–231
Bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leipzig central train stationbus N23 / ...
12h 45m
€38–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Boulevard du Roi Albert II to Leipzig Central Train Station Exit Sachsenalleebus FlixBus
11h 59m
Drive 617.7 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Leipzigcar 617.7 km
6h 17m
€94–135
Fly Brussels Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BRU - LEJ
5h 47m
€136–271
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
9h 40m
€72–284
Fly Brussels Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 47m
€80–288
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
6h 3m
€135–290

Leuven to Leipzig by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 738.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Leipzig Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Boulevard du Roi Albert II to Leipzig Central Train Station Exit Sachsenallee 5 times a week, and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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