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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 98 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£39 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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.
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Leuven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leuven:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leuven costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Leuven from Aachen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Aachen to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Leuven are Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Liège. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leuven on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Liège is a lively Walloon city on the Meuse, known for its industrial heritage and strong food culture. Historic streets, busy markets and the Montagne de Bueren give it an energetic, down-to-earth character.
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 Aachen to Leuven.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leuven:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leuven costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Leuven as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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