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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Leuven is to bus and train which costs €85 - €160 and takes 14h 9m.

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 5h 44m and costs €90 - €260.

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 Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Linz to Leuven?

The distance between Linz and Leuven is 913 km. The road distance is 880.2 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 am Main which takes 8h 50m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or fly from Linz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Linz to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 50m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €470 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Linz to Leuven train arrive?

Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Leuven is 880 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Linz to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 525+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Linz to Leuven by train, bus, car, plane, or car 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
8h 50m
€174–395
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau ZOB 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
€87–154
Drive 880.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Leuvencar 880.2 km
7h 50m
€142–204
Fly from Linz Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LNZ - BRU
7h 4m
€147–463
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
13h 22m
€248–419
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Leuvencar
7h 57m
€186–261
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
5h 44m
€92–260
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
7h 21m
€134–332
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
8h 16m
€102–281

Linz to Leuven by train

45Weekly Trains

8h 50mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 912.8 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, DAT Danish Air Transport, Brussels Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily.

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