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 €30 - €70 and takes 11h 48m.

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 43m and costs €100 - €330.

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 5h.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Leuven?

The distance between Stuttgart and Leuven is 534 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 5h and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 5h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 48m.

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 13m to drive from Stuttgart to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1356+ 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, 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
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
5h
€80–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Brussels-North train stationN36
11h 48m
€34–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim to Brussels Crainhem
6h 34m
€69–131
Drive 502.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Leuven502.4 km
5h 13m
€77–112
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)STR - BRU
5h 43m
€112–284
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
8h 33m
€56–112
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
4h 43m
€101–326
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 15m
€147–419
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
7h 37m
€128–295
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
6h 47m
€129–338

Stuttgart to Leuven by train

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Distance: 534.3 km
Duration: 5h

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 5h. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 2 hours.

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