How to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven

Sun, Jun 21
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
BlaBlaCar
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
BlaBlaCar
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $72.

Distance: 246 miles (397 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$150

Average price

$54

Average price

Cheapest

$100

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 3m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 50m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $54 (€44).

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

A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Leuven costing on average $150 (€123).

A bus is $278 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Leuven costing on average $332 (€272).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

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

Travel options
from Stuttgart to Leuven

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3:12 PM4h18
    Stuttgart
    7:30 PMLeuven
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3:12 PM4h18
    Stuttgart
    7:30 PMLeuven
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3:12 PM4h18
    Stuttgart
    7:30 PMLeuven
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:26 AM5h04
    Stuttgart
    3:30 PMLeuven
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:26 PM5h04
    Stuttgart
    5:30 PMLeuven
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:26 PM5h31
    Stuttgart
    11:57 PMLeuven
    $1231One-way
    2 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Jun 21
Mon
Jun 22
Tue
Jun 23
Wed
Jun 24
Thu
Jun 25
Fri
Jun 26
Sat
Jun 27

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Leuven.

FAQs
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 $54 (€44).

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

A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Leuven costing on average $150 (€123).

A bus is $278 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Leuven costing on average $332 (€272).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

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 10 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 BlaBlaCar, 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stuttgart to Leuven:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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.

Travelling from Stuttgart to Leuven: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to BelgiumTravel to LeuvenHow to travel from Stuttgart to Leuven

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone