How to travel from Leuven to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $188.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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Bus
Flight

$52

Average price

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$740

Average price

2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 16m

Average total duration

4h 46m

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30m

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3h 55m

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Fastest

55m

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3h 0m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

PKP Intercity

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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from Leuven to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

train

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

PKP Intercity2931+Eurocity Direct9539
10:36AM2h20
Leuven station
12:56PMAmsterdam Zuid
$501One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:15PM5h30
Leuven, Diestsepoort
05:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1704
10:45AM0h50
Brussels Airport
11:35AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$7151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2930+Eurocity Direct9535
09:36AM2h20
Leuven station
11:56AMAmsterdam Zuid
$501One-way
1 transfer
PKP Intercity4131+EuroCity9227+NS International | IC Brussel3545
09:46AM3h07
Leuven station
12:53PMAmsterdam Zuid
$471One-way
2 transfers
Regional6458+PKP Intercity4131+EuroCity9227+NS International | IC Brussel3545
09:32AM3h21
Heverlee
12:53PMAmsterdam Zuid
$471One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:15PM7h10
Leuven, Diestsepoort
07:25PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:35AM7h10
Leuven, Diestsepoort
01:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00PM7h15
Leuven, Diestsepoort
08:15PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$331One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA389 · BA440
11:45AM4h25
Brussels Airport
04:10PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5051One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA387 · BA440
09:50AM6h20
Brussels Airport
04:10PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5051One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA389 · BA442
11:45AM5h40
Brussels Airport
05:25PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Leuven to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leuven and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Amsterdam costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $173 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Amsterdam costing on average $188 (€150).

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 57m.

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

The distance from Leuven to Amsterdam is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Amsterdam 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 Leuven to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuven to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leuven to Amsterdam:
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Leuven to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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