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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to bus which costs €18 and takes 15h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Viena- Hotel IBIS and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Stadion and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Vienna to Leuven?

The distance between Vienna and Leuven is 963 km. The road distance is 1061.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 10m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Vienna to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Leuven bus from?

Vienna to Leuven bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Viena- Hotel IBIS station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Leuven train from?

Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Leuven?

The best way to get from Vienna to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 10h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €18 and takes 15h 37m.

Where does the Vienna to Leuven bus arrive?

Vienna to Leuven bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Brussels station.

Where does the Vienna to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Leuven is 1061 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Vienna to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Vienna to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Leuven by plane, train, bus, 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
4h 37m
€78–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viena- Hotel IBIS to Brusselsbus
15h 37m
€18
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
10h 10m
€103–270
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
14h 49m
€93–307
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
5h 52m
€59–199
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 42m
€115–383
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuvencar
12h 3m
€179–1,117
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
14h 49m
€99–158
Drive 1,061.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Leuvencar 1,061.2 km
9h 45m
€170–245

Vienna to Leuven by train

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Distance: 963 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 10h 10m.

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