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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Rotterdam 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 train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Rotterdam:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Rotterdam costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Rotterdam
How to get from Leuven to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM6h55Leuven, Diestsepoort1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM6h55Leuven, Diestsepoort1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 2634+
94391:24 PM1h38Leuven station3:02 PMRotterdam Centraal$911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4135+
92431:46 PM2h04Leuven station3:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$211One-way1 transfer - 4134+923912:46 PM2h04Leuven station2:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$211One-way1 transfer
- 5711 · 4134+923912:36 PM2h14Heverlee2:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$211One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM5h55Leuven, Diestsepoort6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM6h25Leuven, Diestsepoort6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Rotterdam:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Rotterdam costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Regional, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
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