How far is Amsterdam from Leuven?

The distance separating Amsterdam and Leuven is 104 miles (167 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Amsterdam to Leuven?

Most of the buses traveling from Amsterdam to Leuven leave from Bijlmer Arena and arrive at Leuven. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leuven?

Once in Leuven, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Park Abbey, Saint Peter´s Church, Town Hall, M-Museum Leuven and Great Beguinage.

Bus Amsterdam to Leuven from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Amsterdam to Leuven on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Sloterdijk	11h	6:30am	Leuven	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Sloterdijk	8h 20m	5:10pm	Leuven	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Sloterdijk	7h 55m	5:10pm	Leuven	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Sloterdijk	9h 30m	6:30am	Leuven	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Sloterdijk	11h	6:30am	Leuven	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Amsterdam to Leuven

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leuven. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $55	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $29	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Leuven?

Stops in Amsterdam

A
Bijlmer Arena
Hoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
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B
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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C
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands
D
Duivendrecht
Stationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
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E
Vondelpark
Amsterdam, Leidseplein, 1054 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands
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F
Elandsgracht Bus Station
Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht, 1053 LS Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Stops in Leuven

A
Leuven
Diestsepoort 3, 3000 Leuven

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FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Leuven by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$15

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$51

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$15

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$25

The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Leuven was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Amsterdam to Leuven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $51 for a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-27.