How to travel from Aachen to Leuven

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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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$42

Average price

$15

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Cheapest

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

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30m

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2h 17m

Average total duration

1h 47m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Regional-Express

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from Aachen to Leuven

How to get from Aachen to Leuven by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:20AM2h10
Aachen
05:30AMLeuven
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:20AM2h10
Aachen
05:30AMLeuven
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:20AM2h10
Aachen
05:30AMLeuven
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:35AM2h20
Aachen
11:55AMLeuven
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Leuven

Travel to Leuven easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Leuven.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aachen and Leuven including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leuven:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leuven costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Aachen to Leuven is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Leuven is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Leuven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Leuven:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, PKP Intercity, Eurostar to go to Leuven by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leuven by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Leuven:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leuven and these popular destinations at a great price.

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