There are 5 ways to get from KU Leuven to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 43m€27–116Line 91 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Bbus 91
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N818
5h 45m€21–31Drive 204.7 km
- Drive from KU Leuven to Amsterdamcar 204.7 km
2h 33m€38–55Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 42m€125–311Train, line 397 bus
- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Amsterdam, Elandsgrachtbus 397
3h 24m€30–64
KU Leuven to Amsterdam by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from KU Leuven to Amsterdam is to line 91 bus and bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from KU Leuven to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from KU Leuven to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from KU Leuven to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between KU Leuven and Amsterdam is 218 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €27 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from KU Leuven to Amsterdam, including transfers.
KU Leuven to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
KU Leuven to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from KU Leuven to Amsterdam is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €27 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between KU Leuven, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Amsterdam Centraal via Louvain and Anvers-Central in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from KU Leuven to Amsterdam Central Station via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B, and Brussels Zaventem Airport in around 5h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Schiphol, Airport to Amsterdam, Elandsgracht
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Connexxion
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KU Leuven to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B station.
KU Leuven to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between KU Leuven to Amsterdam is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from KU Leuven to Amsterdam.
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