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What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Flights for the journey to Leuven from Karlsruhe. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 30m
$31
$38
3
Train
5h 18m
$78
$91
52
Flight
6h 0m
$71
$176
4

What is the cheapest way to reach Leuven from Karlsruhe?

You can get to Leuven with just $31 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $31
tomorrow
from $33
Thursday
from $152
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from $140
Monday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:55 PM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    6:30 AM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 11m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $85
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 31m
    0
    2:41 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $88
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 18m
    0
    11:01 AM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    4:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 18m
    0
    1:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    6:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:55 PM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:55 PM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    6:30 AM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    6h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    12:10 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $71
  • Ryanair
    8h 35m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    4:35 PM
    Brussels Airport
    Brussels Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $118
  • Jetairfly
    29h 5m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    1:05 PM
    Antwerp Airport
    Antwerp Airport
    0
    Jetairfly
    Economy
    from $161
  • Jetairfly
    12h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    6:20 PM
    Antwerp Airport
    Antwerp Airport
    0
    Jetairfly
    Economy
    from $258
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 36m
    0
    12:43 AM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:19 AM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $78
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 11m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $90
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 31m
    0
    2:41 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $93
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 18m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $100

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Wizz Air
    8h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    2:30 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $152
  • Ryanair
    8h 10m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    8:10 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $187

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Lauda Europe
    11h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    5:00 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from $140
  • Ryanair
    9h 40m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    8:40 AM
    Brussels Airport
    Brussels Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $146
  • Jetairfly
    19h 10m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    12:35 PM
    Antwerp Airport
    Antwerp Airport
    0
    Jetairfly
    Economy
    from $349

What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

You can get to Leuven from Karlsruhe in just 5h 18m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 5h 18m
tomorrow
from 6h 0m
Thursday
from 8h 10m
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from 9h 40m
Monday

    Fastest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 18m
    0
    11:01 AM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    4:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 18m
    0
    1:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    6:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 11m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $85
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 18m
    0
    5:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    6:30 AM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:55 PM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    6h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    12:10 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $71
  • Ryanair
    8h 35m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    4:35 PM
    Brussels Airport
    Brussels Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $118
  • Jetairfly
    12h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    6:20 PM
    Antwerp Airport
    Antwerp Airport
    0
    Jetairfly
    Economy
    from $258
  • Jetairfly
    29h 5m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    1:05 PM
    Antwerp Airport
    Antwerp Airport
    0
    Jetairfly
    Economy
    from $161
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 11m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $90
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 18m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:19 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $100
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 31m
    0
    2:41 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    9:12 PM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $93
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 36m
    0
    12:43 AM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:19 AM
    Leuven
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $78
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    6:30 AM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:55 PM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:55 PM
    Leuven
    Diestsepoort
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    8h 10m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    8:10 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $187
  • Wizz Air
    8h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    2:30 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $152

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    9h 40m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    8:40 AM
    Brussels Airport
    Brussels Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $146
  • Lauda Europe
    11h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    5:00 PM
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from $140
  • Jetairfly
    19h 10m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    12:35 PM
    Antwerp Airport
    Antwerp Airport
    0
    Jetairfly
    Economy
    from $349
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Karlsruhe to Leuven

What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Leuven?

In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, while in Leuven you will be arriving at Diestsepoort, Texaco or Wijgmaal, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Leuven from Karlsruhe? With 6 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Leuven, you can pay as low as $31 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Leuven in just 5h 18m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Leuven are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Leuven is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Herent, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Leuven, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Ryanair, Jetairfly, Wizz Air and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Leuven

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Leuven. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Leuven

How can I reach Leuven from Karlsruhe?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Leuven from Karlsruhe.

How far is Leuven from Karlsruhe?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Leuven is 209.6 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Leuven?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 57 kgs, and a flight 83 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

You can get to Leuven with just $31 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Leuven?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Leuven in just 5h 18m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Karlsruhe and to Leuven

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Leuven. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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