How to travel from Lausanne to Leuven

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a train costs an average of €88.

Distance: 313 miles (505 km)

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€102

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€153

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€72

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4h 19m

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Fastest

1h 19m

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3h 0m

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9h 25m

Average total duration

8h 55m

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30m

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16h 0m

Average total duration

15h 30m

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30m

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1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

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Brussels Airlines

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Lausanne to Leuven

How to get from Lausanne to Leuven by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Lausanne to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TGV inOui
12:19PM6h04
Lausanne
06:23PMLeuven
$3001One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

TGV inOui
12:19PM6h04
Lausanne
06:23PMLeuven
$3001One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

TGV inOui
12:19PM6h04
Lausanne
06:23PMLeuven
$3001One-way
3 transfers

Other options

TGV inOui
07:19AM6h36
Lausanne
01:55PMLeuven
$3001One-way
3 transfers
TGV inOui
01:46PM6h37
Lausanne
08:23PMLeuven
$3001One-way
3 transfers
TGV inOui
09:46AM6h38
Lausanne
04:24PMLeuven
$3001One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Leuven.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Leuven including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Leuven is a flight with an average price of $51 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Leuven:

A flight is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lausanne to Leuven costing on average $74 (€59).

A flight is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Leuven costing on average $110 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Leuven is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 50m.

Bus takes on average 18h 50m.

The distance from Lausanne to Leuven is approximately 313 miles (505 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Leuven is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Leuven:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI to go to Leuven by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, SWISS, easyJet to go to Leuven by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Leuven:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, SWISS, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leuven and these popular destinations at a great price.

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