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Compare train and bus for Leiden to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Leuven:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Leuven costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Leiden to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiden to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:50 PM6h25Leiden9:15 PMLeuven$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:50 PM6h25Leiden9:15 PMLeuven$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:50 AM5h20Leiden3:10 PMLeuven$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:40 AM7h30Leiden4:10 PMLeuven$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Leuven:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Leuven costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Leuven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Travel with EuroCity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Leuven by train.
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