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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Leuven is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Leuven Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Louvain via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Reading to Leuven?

The distance between Reading and Leuven is 465 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Reading to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Leuven bus from?

Reading to Leuven bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Leuven train from?

Reading to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Leuven?

The best way to get from Reading to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Reading to Leuven bus arrive?

Reading to Leuven bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 8:04 AM in Reading and 9:04 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Reading to Leuven train arrive?

Reading to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, subway, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 47m
€90–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
11h 20m
€70–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
4h 54m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
4h 38m
€94–292
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
5h 48m
€95–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
6h 8m
€91–143
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
5h 42m
€131–446
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 57m
€152–482
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 47m
€134–457

Reading to Leuven by train and subway

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 464.6 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Reading to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Leuven Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels South in around 11h 20m.

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