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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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€29 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Leuven:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Leuven costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Leuven as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Leuven by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
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