What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A and WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The distance between Rotterdam and Louvain-la-Neuve is 177 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve bus from?

Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve train from?

Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve train arrive?

Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve.

Where can I stay near Louvain-la-Neuve?

There are 430+ hotels available in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain S8 / ...
2h 43m
€47–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N803 / ...
2. Take the bus from WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2bus E12
3h 21m
€16–34
Drive 169.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuvecar 169.3 km
1h 49m
€30–44
Train via Bruxelles-Central
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain S8 / ...
3h 34m
€20–83
Train via Rotterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain S8 / ...
3h 42m
€23–89

Rotterdam to Louvain-la-Neuve by train

96Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Louvain-la-Neuve via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 via Brussels Zaventem Airport, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, and WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek in around 3h 21m.

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