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4.6Travel Information to Leuven from Essen
 Distance | 107 miles (173 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $39 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $18 (€16) • 6 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $39 (€35) • 2 h 41 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 107 miles (173 km) by train or bus between Essen and Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Leuven.
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How to get from Essen to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Leuven.
You can get from Essen to Leuven 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leuven from Essen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Leuven:
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Essen to Leuven costing on average $39 (€35).
The fastest way to get to Leuven from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 41 min.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 5 min on average.
Leuven is approximately 107 miles (173 km) away from Essen.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Leuven is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Leuven from Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Leuven:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Leuven:
- You can take a bus from Essen to Leuven with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Essen to Leuven.
- You can take a train from Essen to Leuven with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $39 (€35) with Eurostar from Essen to Leuven.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Leuven with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Leuven 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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