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

The cheapest way to get from Vlaardingen to Leuven is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vlaardingen to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Vlaardingen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Vlaardingen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum and arriving at Louvain via Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Vlaardingen to Leuven?

The distance between Vlaardingen and Leuven is 157 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Vlaardingen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vlaardingen to Leuven train from?

Vlaardingen to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Vlaardingen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Vlaardingen to Leuven train arrive?

Vlaardingen to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Vlaardingen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Vlaardingen to Leuven is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Vlaardingen to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

Vlaardingen to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 91 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Vlaardingen to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or tram

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainIc / ...
2h 45m
€40–105
Bus, line 91 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem AirportN803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A91
4h 8m
€12–34
Drive 155.2 km
1. Drive from Vlaardingen to Leuven155.2 km
1h 54m
€28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3h 26m
€102–340
Line 1 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Vlaardingen, Holysingel to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron D1
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainIc / ...
3h 3m
€17–86

Vlaardingen to Leuven by subway and train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.6 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum to Louvain via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schiedam Centrum to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Central Station, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 4h 8m.

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