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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Leuven is to night train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Louvain via München Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Linz to Leuven?

The distance between Linz and Leuven is 1035 km. The road distance is 880.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 11m and costs €130 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Linz to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Leuven train from?

Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or fly from Linz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Linz to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 11m and costs €130 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €190 - €420 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Linz to Leuven train arrive?

Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Linz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Leuven is 880 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Linz to Leuven.

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

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Linz to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Linz to Leuven by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
10h 11m
€138–666
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
13h 26m
€62–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
2. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Liège Guilleminsbus
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
14h 9m
€91–174
Drive 880.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Leuvencar 880.3 km
7h 45m
€145–209
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
14h 57m
€195–348
Fly from Linz Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LNZ - BRU
6h 32m
€197–417
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
6h 1m
€96–301
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
7h 23m
€169–347
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
8h 30m
€127–357

Linz to Leuven by train

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10h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,034.8 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Louvain via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, DAT Danish Air Transport, Brussels Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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