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 €45 - €75 and takes 10h 7m.

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 36m and costs €95 - €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 15m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Leuven?

The distance between Stuttgart and Leuven is 557 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 5h 36m.

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 14m 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?

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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 train (Eurostar)

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
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 15m
€73–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Frankfurt AirportN228 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to LeuvenBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 7m
€47–75
Drive 502.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Leuven502.4 km
5h 14m
€77–111
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)STR - BRU
5h 36m
€113–284
Train
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
5h 43m
€71–201
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 24m
€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 36m
€95–326
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 23m
€136–429
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 19m
€133–301
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
7h 24m
€128–318

Stuttgart to Leuven by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Leuven via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, and Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station in around 10h 7m.

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