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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$110 Average price | $180 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Leuven:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Leuven costing on average $110 (€91).
A bus is $109 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Leuven costing on average $180 (€149).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Leuven
How to get from Berlin to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM15h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:00 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort$561One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM15h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:00 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort$561One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW98:45 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus4:39 PM13h51Berlin Hbf6:30 AMLeuven, Diestsepoort$1011One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus4:28 PM14h02Berlin Südkreuz station6:30 AMLeuven, Diestsepoort$1011One-way2 transfers
ICE 1544 · ICE 10 · IC 5443:17 PM7h13Berlin-Charlottenburg10:30 PMLeuven station$1861One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM15h45Berlin, Alexanderplatz12:55 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort$561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM16h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:00 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort$561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM14h35Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:55 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort$571One-way2 transfers
EW80442:30 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport3:35 PMDusseldorf Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
EW90494:45 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport5:50 PMDusseldorf Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
EW76:15 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Leuven:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Leuven costing on average $110 (€91).
A bus is $109 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Leuven costing on average $180 (€149).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leuven by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Malta Air, Eurowings, KLM, Ryanair to go to Leuven by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings.
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