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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Leuven is to bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 23h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Louvain via Milano Centrale, Chambéry and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Rome to Leuven?

The distance between Rome and Leuven is 1225 km. The road distance is 1434.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs €210 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rome to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Leuven bus from?

Rome to Leuven bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Leuven train from?

Rome to Leuven train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Leuven?

The best way to get from Rome to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €700 and takes 13h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 23h 9m.

Where does the Rome to Leuven bus arrive?

Rome to Leuven bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Rome to Leuven train arrive?

Rome to Leuven train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Leuven is 1434 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Rome to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Leuven by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, 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.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FCO - BRU
5h 6m
€53–238
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les EauxFr
3. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuid
13h 42m
€210–680
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoItabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels-North train stationN836 / ...
23h 9m
€60–189
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen HbfEn
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
22h 27m
€280–638
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)CIA - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
6h 26m
€63–234
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FCO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 33m
€113–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale9972 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Station
25h 25m
Drive 1,434.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Leuven1,434.5 km
14h 19m
€221–318
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuven
15h 48m
€244–1,210

Rome to Leuven by train

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13h 42mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,224.7 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Leuven, Belgium?

easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Louvain via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 42m.

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