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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Leuven is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Leuven is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Leuven Station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Mainz to Leuven?

The distance between Mainz and Leuven is 382 km. The road distance is 345.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Mainz to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leuven bus from?

Mainz to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leuven train from?

Mainz to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Mainz to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to Leuven bus arrive?

Mainz to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Mainz to Leuven train arrive?

Mainz to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liège, Guillemins Bf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Leuven is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Mainz to Leuven.

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

Book your Mainz to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Leuven?

Book your Mainz to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Mainz to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Leuven by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
3h 58m
€60–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westN1310
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven StationN84
6h 35m
€24–41
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
4h 34m
€45–272
Drive 345.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Leuven345.6 km
3h 28m
€53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
4h 34m
€34–49
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
3h 55m
€86–245
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX)FRA - LUX
2. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guillemins
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
6h 22m
€124–285

Mainz to Leuven by train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Leuven Station via Aachen station west in around 6h 35m.

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