What are the departure and arrival points in Amsterdam and in Leuven?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Leuven: Most travelers board their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Leuven.

Which travel companies can take me from Amsterdam to Leuven?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Leuven: You can travel by plane to Leuven from Amsterdam with KLM Cityhopper, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Amsterdam to Leuven tickets for $632 (€564) on Omio. You can travel to Leuven from Amsterdam by train with SNCB | IC. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $60 (€54) with SNCB | IC from Amsterdam to Leuven.

Can I travel directly between Amsterdam and Leuven?

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Leuven with the following travel companies: You can take a direct flight with KLM or KLM Cityhopper. You can book a direct 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 route.

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from Amsterdam to Leuven

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

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

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Travel Information between Amsterdam and Leuven

	Distance	103 miles (166 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight or train
	Ticket price range	$60 - $632
	Cheapest mode	Train • $60 (€54) • 2 h 48 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $632 (€564) • 55 min
	Popular travel companies	KLM Cityhopper or SNCB \| IC

Travel 103 miles (166 km) by flight or train between Amsterdam and Leuven. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $60 (€54). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are KLM Cityhopper or SNCB | IC among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Amsterdam to Leuven.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $28 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Train Companies

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Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains from Amsterdam to Leuven. 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.

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains from Amsterdam to Leuven based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

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.

Cheapest Price: $28

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

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.

There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Leuven: flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Leuven from Amsterdam is by taking a train, which costs on average $60 (€54).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Leuven:

A train is $571 (€510) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Leuven costing on average $632 (€564).

The fastest way to get to Leuven from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 2 h 48 min.

You should expect to travel around 103 miles (166 km) between Amsterdam and Leuven.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Leuven is:

Around 9 trains per day.

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

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

Most travelers board their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Leuven.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Leuven:

You can travel by plane to Leuven from Amsterdam with KLM Cityhopper, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Amsterdam to Leuven tickets for $632 (€564) on Omio.
You can travel to Leuven from Amsterdam by train with SNCB | IC. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $60 (€54) with SNCB | IC from Amsterdam to Leuven.

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

You can take a direct flight with KLM or KLM Cityhopper.
You can book a direct 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 route.

Looking to extend your trip from Amsterdam to Leuven? Many Omio customers who go from Amsterdam to Leuven usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Antwerp or Paris. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Antwerp or Paris from Leuven, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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