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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Solingen is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Solingen is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Solingen Birkerstraße via Cologne Airport CGN and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Liege-Guillemins, Koeln Hbf and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Leuven to Solingen?

The distance between Leuven and Solingen is 222 km. The road distance is 197 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Leuven to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Solingen bus from?

Leuven to Solingen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Solingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Solingen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Solingen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Leuven to Solingen bus arrive?

Leuven to Solingen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to Solingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Solingen is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Leuven to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1953+ hotels available in Solingen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Solingen 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
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 Koeln Hbf to Solingen Hbftrain Rb / ...
3h 3m
€40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 19m
€24–37
Drive 197 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Solingencar 197 km
2h 5m
€30–43
Train via Kerkrade
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 to Wuppertal-Vohwinkeltrain Re
4h 33m
€32–70
Bus via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl.bus Sb25
6h 22m

Leuven to Solingen by train

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Distance: 222.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Liege-Guillemins, Koeln Hbf, and Solingen Hbf in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Leuven to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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