The cheapest and fastest buses from Leuven to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leuven to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Amsterdam will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leuven for Amsterdam on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €212.
Distance: 167 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €598 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leuven to Amsterdam bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Leuven, Diestsepoort | 8h15 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leuven to Amsterdam
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, De Lijn from Leuven to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Leuven to Amsterdam with FlixBus, De Lijn for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leuven to Amsterdam
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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