How to travel from Munich to Leuven

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $103.

Distance: 361 miles (582 km)

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$176

Average price

$63

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$216

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$95

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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30m

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12h 56m

Average total duration

12h 26m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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8h 8m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leuven:

A bus is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Leuven costing on average $176 (€144).

A bus is $153 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Leuven costing on average $216 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Leuven is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 12h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Leuven including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Leuven among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Leuven

How to get from Munich to Leuven by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:15 PM14h15
    Munich
    5:30 AMLeuven
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:15 PM14h15
    Munich
    5:30 AMLeuven
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM13h30
    Munich
    11:55 AMLeuven
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:00 AM18h00
    Munich
    7:00 PMLeuven
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:40 AM18h50
    Munich
    5:30 AMLeuven
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:25 PM13h30
    Munich
    10:55 AMLeuven
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Leuven

Travel to Leuven easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Leuven.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Leuven including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leuven:

A bus is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Leuven costing on average $176 (€144).

A bus is $153 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Leuven costing on average $216 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Leuven is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 12h 26m.

The distance from Munich to Leuven is approximately 361 miles (582 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Leuven is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Leuven:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Leuven by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leuven by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Leuven:
  • 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leuven and these popular destinations at a great price.

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