How to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven

There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Leuven including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Leuven costing on average €105.

A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Leuven costing on average €170.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 25m.

Flight takes on average 12h 1m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Leuven is approximately 246 miles (397 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Leuven is:

• Around 17 flights per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Leuven:

• Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
• Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Leuven by train.

Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leuven to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leuven, you can visit the University Library and Bell Tower to explore its historic significance and enjoy panoramic city views. The Old Market Square offers vibrant nightlife with numerous cafes and is famously known as the longest bar in the world. Art enthusiasts can discover the M-Museum Leuven, which features both contemporary and historical art exhibitions. For a peaceful retreat, stroll through the Botanical Garden Kruidtuin, the oldest botanical garden in Belgium. Lastly, admire the stunning Gothic architecture of the Town Hall, adorned with intricate sculptures.

Two to three days in Leuven is ideal to explore its historic university, visit the M-Museum, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the Oude Markt, and wander through the picturesque streets and parks.