How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Frankfurt am Main and Leuven
 | Distance | 182 miles (294 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $34 - $255 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 6 h 30 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $255 (€222) • 4 h 50 min |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 182 miles (294 km) by bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven.
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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $19 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Frankfurt am Main to Leuven travel.
- Cheapest Price: $41
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Cheapest Price: $19
Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel to Leuven from Frankfurt am Main: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.
- Cheapest Price: $101
FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven
There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $34 (€30) compared to other travel options to Leuven:
Taking a bus costs $221 (€192) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $255 (€222).
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train with an average ticket price of $45 (€40) from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven.
The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is by flight, which takes on average 4 h 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 30 min.
Train takes 7 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 182 miles (294 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Leuven.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Leuven from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Leuven:
- Most travelers board their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Pforzheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof Südseite) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Most travelers board their train from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Leuven.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Leuven. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Leuven tickets on Omio for $34 (€30).
- KLM Cityhopper can get you to Leuven by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM Cityhopper from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven for $255 (€222) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Leuven by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven for $45 (€40).
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