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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Leuven?

The distance between Stuttgart and Leuven is 535 km. The road distance is 502.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Leuven?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Leuven is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Stuttgart to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

Stuttgart to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Stuttgart to Leuven by train, bus, car, plane, or night 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 Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 47m
€78–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
11h 50m
€37–62
Drive 502.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Leuvencar 502.4 km
5h 15m
€76–110
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane STR - BRU
5h 45m
€113–254
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 6m
€73–194
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Bonn Hbfbus
2. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
13h 48m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
4h 45m
€100–276
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
7h 21m
€133–282
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
5h 47m
€156–291
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
7h 32m
€124–296

Stuttgart to Leuven by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.5 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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