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

The cheapest way to get from Uppsala to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €90 - €270 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uppsala to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Uppsala and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Uppsala station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Uppsala Centralstation and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5, Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Uppsala and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Uppsala station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Uppsala Centralstation and arriving at Louvain via Stockholm Centralstation, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.

How far is it from Uppsala to Leuven?

The distance between Uppsala and Leuven is 1340 km. The road distance is 1687.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Uppsala to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Uppsala to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uppsala to Leuven bus from?

Uppsala to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 station.

Where do I catch the Uppsala to Leuven train from?

Uppsala to Leuven train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Uppsala Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Uppsala to Leuven?

The best way to get from Uppsala to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €430 and takes 21h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 28h 38m.

Where does the Uppsala to Leuven bus arrive?

Uppsala to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

Where does the Uppsala to Leuven train arrive?

Uppsala to Leuven train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

Can I drive from Uppsala to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Uppsala to Leuven is 1688 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Uppsala to Leuven.

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

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Uppsala to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Uppsala to Leuven by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ARN - BRU
5h 4m
€95–245
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)ARN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
6h 36m
€90–266
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation951 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
21h 16m
€150–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Malmö central train station FlixBus stop602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Brussels-North train stationN770
28h 38m
€97–243
Train, night train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation951 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg HbfEn
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
5. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
21h 50m
€136–317
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ARN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 4m
€110–380
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Södertälje hamn station
2. Take the train from Södertälje Syd station to Berlin Hbf
3. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Brussels South
30h 5m
€147–210
Drive 1,687.5 km
1. Drive from Uppsala to Leuven1,687.5 km
17h
€274–395
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Uppsala to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Leuven
17h 5m
€341–478

Uppsala to Leuven by train

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21h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,339.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Uppsala, Sweden and Leuven, Belgium?

Scandinavian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and KLM fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uppsala Centralstation to Louvain via Stockholm Centralstation, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 21h 16m.

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