How far is Frankfurt am Main from Leuven?

The distance between the two cities is 183 miles (295 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Leuven. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Botanical Garden, Dirk Bouts, Saint Peter´s Church, Brewery Stella Artois and Great Beguinage.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Leuven from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Leuven on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	5h 40m	12:50pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	5h 20m	12:50pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Fastest

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Leuven on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	5h 40m	12:50pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	5h 20m	12:50pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:39 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $46	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $191	Average Duration4h 7m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $43	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Leuven?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Leuven

A
Leuven
Diestsepoort 3, 3000 Leuven

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 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

3.5/511,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Best price found

11/20

$20

11/21

$20

Today

$22

11/23

$22

11/24

$22

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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $22 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Leuven?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 7m	Avg Price$118	Daily Departures31
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures3