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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Leuven is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Weimar and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Weimar station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Weimar central train station and arriving at Leuven via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Louvain via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Weimar to Leuven?

The distance between Weimar and Leuven is 640 km. The road distance is 564.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 19m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Weimar to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Leuven bus from?

Weimar to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Weimar central train station.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Weimar to Leuven?

The best way to get from Weimar to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 19m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Weimar to Leuven bus arrive?

Weimar to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Weimar to Leuven train arrive?

Weimar to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Leuven is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Weimar to Leuven.

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

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Weimar to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Weimar to Leuven by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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 Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
7h 19m
€85–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN3205
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to LeuvenBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 5m
€39–62
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Weimar to GöttingenRe1
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Aachen HbfNj
3. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
14h 57m
€85–331
Drive 564.8 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Leuven564.8 km
5h 8m
€87–126
Train
1. Take the train from Weimar to Köln Hbf51
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
8h 34m
€56–233
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LEJ - BRU
7h 2m
€153–438
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
7h 9m
€111–340

Weimar to Leuven by train

57Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.2 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Weimar, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Weimar to Louvain via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weimar central train station to Leuven via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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