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 €40 - €75 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €85 - €170.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €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.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

Stuttgart to Leuven - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 45m
€87–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Frankfurt Airportbus N228 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Leuven Stationbus N84
10h 52m
€42–74
Drive 502.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Leuvencar 502.4 km
5h 15m
€78–113
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane STR - BRU
5h 45m
€102–254
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 4m
€99–117
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 46m
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
€108–286
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Leuvencar
6h 24m
€153–346
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 45m
€161–243
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 22m
€149–303
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
7h 27m
€145–370

Stuttgart to Leuven by train

57Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 534.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Leuven Station via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, and Frankfurt Airport in around 10h 52m.

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