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 Sloterdijk 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 $16 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Amsterdam to Leuven on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15am	Sloterdijk	7h 55m	5:10pm	Leuven	No tags
3:10pm	Sloterdijk	7h 45m	10:55pm	Leuven	No tags
9:00pm	Sloterdijk	9h 30m	6:30am	Leuven	No tags
8:50am	Sloterdijk	8h 20m	5:10pm	Leuven	No tags
7:30pm	Sloterdijk	11h	6:30am	Leuven	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Amsterdam to Leuven.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $44	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $24	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Amsterdam to Leuven

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leuven. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Amsterdam to Leuven: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23

Average bus trip duration6h 20m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance105 miles (168 km)

Latest bus departure4:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,835 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/510,962 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Amsterdam to Leuven Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Leuven from Amsterdam, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Leuven?

Stops in Amsterdam

A - Sloterdijk

B - Bijlmer Arena

C - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

D - Duivendrecht

E - Vondelpark

F - Elandsgracht Bus Station

Stops in Leuven

A - Leuven

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$18

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$19

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$17

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The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Leuven was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $19 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 $16 which is on 2025-10-14.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Amsterdam to Leuven.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Amsterdam to Leuven.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Amsterdam to Leuven.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Amsterdam to Leuven.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Previously seen trips

Compare 2 ways to go from Amsterdam to Leuven.

Bus Amsterdam to Leuven: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Leuven?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Amsterdam - Leuven

How far is Amsterdam from Leuven?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Amsterdam by bus?

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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