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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leuven to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Leuven to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Rotterdam:
A bus is $40 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Rotterdam costing on average $65 (€55).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€55) compared to roughly $33 (€28) 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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92718:46 PM 2h04 Leuven station 10:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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8:46 PM 2h04 Leuven station 10:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
2626+
93015:24 AM 1h38 Leuven station 7:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 4141+9267
7:46 PM 2h04 Leuven station 9:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal $13 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4140+9263
6:46 PM 2h04 Leuven station 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal $13 1 One-way 1 transfer - 5718 · 4141+9267
7:36 PM 2h14 Heverlee 9:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal $13 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 AM 6h55 Leuven, Diestsepoort 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Rotterdam:
A bus is $40 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Rotterdam costing on average $65 (€55).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB, Eurostar, Regional, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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