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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Trier is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Trier is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Trier central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Trier. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Ottignies and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Leuven to Trier?

The distance between Leuven and Trier is 275 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Trier without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Leuven to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Trier bus from?

Leuven to Trier bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Lüdenscheid station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Trier train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Trier?

The best way to get from Leuven to Trier is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Leuven to Trier bus arrive?

Leuven to Trier bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Leuven to Trier train arrive?

Leuven to Trier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Trier is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Leuven to Trier.

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

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Where can I stay near Trier?

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Leuven to Trier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Trier by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Trier Hbf
4h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphalteR81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Trier central train stationN36
6h 36m
€16–33
Drive 229.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Trier229.3 km
2h 25m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Ottignies to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
5h 10m
€34–52

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Distance: 275.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Trier central train station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Ottignies, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale in around 5h 10m.

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