How to travel from Amsterdam to Leuven

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Travel Information from Amsterdam to Leuven

distanceDistance103 miles (166 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$16 - $195
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 7 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $195 (€169) • 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or NS International | IC Brussel

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 103 miles (166 km) from Amsterdam to Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or NS International | IC Brussel among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Leuven.

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from Amsterdam to Leuven

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
09:15AM7h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMLeuven
$451One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:15AM7h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMLeuven
$451One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
KLM Cityhopper
09:05AM0h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
09:50AMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$8001One-way
0 transfers
Other options
NS International
09:16AM2h59
Amsterdam Centraal
12:15PMLeuven station
$771One-way
1 transfer
NS International
08:16AM2h59
Amsterdam Centraal
11:15AMLeuven station
$771One-way
1 transfer
NS International
10:16AM2h59
Amsterdam Centraal
01:15PMLeuven station
$771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:00PM9h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:30AMLeuven
$481One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
03:10PM7h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:55PMLeuven
$681One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
08:45AM3h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
12:15PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$4761One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
11:15AM4h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
03:50PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$5631One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
11:15AM6h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
05:25PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$5631One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $35 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains to Leuven from Amsterdam. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

Travel information from Amsterdam to Leuven with Eurostar:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 12 min
  • Cheapest Price: $35

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Amsterdam to Leuven travel information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $68

KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Amsterdam and Leuven: Economy and Business.

KLM from Amsterdam to Leuven travel information:

  • Average Duration: 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $526

FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Leuven

FAQs: 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 Amsterdam to Leuven.
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There are 3 options to travel from Amsterdam to Leuven including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Leuven is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Leuven:

A bus is $179 (€155) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Leuven costing on average $195 (€169).

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leuven costing on average $29 (€25).

The fastest way from Amsterdam to Leuven is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leuven that take longer:

Bus takes on average 7 h 45 min.

Train takes on average 2 h 7 min.

The Amsterdam to Leuven distance is around 103 miles (166 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Leuven is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Amsterdam to Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Leuven:

  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.

The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Leuven:

  • FlixBus can get you to Leuven by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Leuven for $15 (€13) on Omio.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper or KLM to go to Leuven by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find KLM Cityhopper Amsterdam to Leuven tickets on Omio for $222 (€192).
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar or PKP Intercity for trains to Leuven. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Amsterdam to Leuven tickets on Omio for $47 (€40).

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Leuven with the following travel companies:

  • You can take a direct bus with.
  • You can take a direct flight with KLM Cityhopper.
  • You can travel directly by train with.

Direct services to Leuven tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Paris, Cologne or 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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