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Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leuven:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Leuven costing on average $73 (€58).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM7h50Düsseldorf5:30 AMLeuven$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:40 PM7h50Düsseldorf5:30 AMLeuven$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:55 AM5h00Düsseldorf11:55 AMLeuven$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leuven:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Leuven costing on average $73 (€58).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Leuven as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Leuven by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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