How to travel from Antwerp to Leuven

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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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1h 23m

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

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

Intercity2610
10:50AM0h44
Antwerp-Central
11:34AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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Intercity2610
10:50AM0h44
Antwerp-Central
11:34AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Intercity2610
10:50AM0h44
Antwerp-Central
11:34AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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Intercity2910
10:33AM0h52
Antwerp-Central
11:25AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers
Intercity2609
09:50AM0h44
Antwerp-Central
10:34AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers
Intercity2611
11:50AM0h44
Antwerp-Central
12:34PMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Leuven.

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There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Leuven including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Leuven is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Antwerp to Leuven costing on average $20 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Leuven is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 55m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 45m.

The distance from Antwerp to Leuven is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Leuven is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Leuven:
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, flibco, FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Leuven with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Bruges. 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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