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Compare train for Leuven to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Antwerp:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuven to Antwerp costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (53m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Antwerp
How to get from Leuven to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Antwerp is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 26352:24 PM0h47Leuven station3:11 PMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 26352:24 PM0h47Leuven station3:11 PMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 3128:17 AM0h44Leuven station9:01 AMAntwerp-Central$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 26363:24 PM0h47Leuven station4:11 PMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
- 263312:24 PM0h47Leuven station1:11 PMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
- 26341:24 PM0h47Leuven station2:11 PMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Antwerp:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuven to Antwerp costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Antwerp as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, Regional to go to Antwerp by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional.
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