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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m 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 |
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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 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuven to Antwerp costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 54m.
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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.
493111:08 AM0h35Leuven station11:43 AMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
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493111:08 AM0h35Leuven station11:43 AMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
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493111:08 AM0h35Leuven station11:43 AMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
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493010:08 AM0h35Leuven station10:43 AMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
49299:08 AM0h35Leuven station9:43 AMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
493212:08 PM0h35Leuven station12:43 PMAntwerp-Central$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Antwerp:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuven to Antwerp costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 54m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus 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 to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
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