How to travel from Lausanne to Leuven

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 bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Leuven costing on average €151.

A bus is €121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Leuven costing on average €191.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Leuven is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 20h 10m.

The distance from Lausanne to Leuven is approximately 313 miles (505 km).

The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Leuven is:

• Around 54 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:

• Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Leuven station.
• Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• 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, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Leuven by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
• Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, easyJet to go to Leuven by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Leuven:

• 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leuven to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leuven, you can visit the University Library and Bell Tower to explore its historic significance and enjoy panoramic city views. The Old Market Square offers vibrant nightlife with numerous cafes and is famously known as the longest bar in the world. Art enthusiasts can discover the M-Museum Leuven, which features both contemporary and historical art exhibitions. For a peaceful retreat, stroll through the Botanical Garden Kruidtuin, the oldest botanical garden in Belgium. Lastly, admire the stunning Gothic architecture of the Town Hall, adorned with intricate sculptures.

Two to three days in Leuven is ideal to explore its historic university, visit the M-Museum, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the Oude Markt, and wander through the picturesque streets and parks.