There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Utrecht by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Rotterdam
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2h 45m€29–128Line 91 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Abus 91
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Utrecht Central Stationbus N800 / ...
4h 37m€14–19Drive 166.5 km
- Drive from Leuven to Utrechtcar 166.5 km
2h 8m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2h 57m€38–133
Leuven to Utrecht by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Utrecht is to line 91 bus and bus which costs €14 - €19 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Utrecht is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Utrecht station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Utrecht Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Utrecht Centraal via Antwerpen-Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Leuven and Utrecht is 215 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Utrecht without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 45m and costs €29 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Leuven to Utrecht, including transfers.
Leuven to Utrecht bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
Leuven to Utrecht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Utrecht is to train via Rotterdam which takes 2h 45m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €19 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Utrecht, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Louvain to Utrecht Centraal via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Utrecht Central Station via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A and Brussels Zaventem Airport in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €14–24
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Utrecht Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Leuven to Utrecht bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A station.
Leuven to Utrecht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Utrecht is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Leuven to Utrecht.
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