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Compare bus and train for Leuven to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Utrecht:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Utrecht costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Utrecht
How to get from Leuven to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM4h10Leuven, Diestsepoort4:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$351One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM4h10Leuven, Diestsepoort4:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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28715:26 PM2h31Leuven station7:57 PMUtrecht Centraal$1041One-way2 transfers
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664010:34 AM3h01Leuven station1:35 PMUtrecht Centraal$461One-way3 transfers
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664812:34 PM3h01Leuven station3:35 PMUtrecht Centraal$461One-way3 transfers
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66562:34 PM3h01Leuven station5:35 PMUtrecht Centraal$461One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Utrecht:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Utrecht costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Utrecht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Travel with De Lijn to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, Intercity, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Utrecht by train.
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