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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 1m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €138 Average price |
17h 46m Average total duration 17h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration Fastest 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dresden to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Leuven.

You can get to Leuven from Dresden 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Leuven is a bus with an average price of $42 (€38).
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Leuven:
Taking a bus costs $69 (€62) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $111 (€100).
A bus is $46 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Leuven costing on average $88 (€79).
The quickest way to travel from Dresden to Leuven is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 14 h 55 min.
Train takes 8 h 37 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 392 miles (632 km) between Dresden and Leuven.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Leuven is:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Leuven from Dresden as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dresden to Leuven:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Leuven:
- You can go to Leuven from Dresden by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $42 (€38) with FlixBus from Dresden to Leuven on Omio.
- You can go to Leuven from Dresden by train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC). You'll see cheap train tickets for $88 (€79) with Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Leuven on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Leuven with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leuven as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Leuven from Dresden.
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