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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Göttingen to Leuven
Cheapest price
€129
Average price
€178
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Leuven will cost around €178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €129.
It's difficult to get from Göttingen to Leuven without transferring at least 3 times.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Göttingen to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €142.
Distance: 372 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€120 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €293 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Göttingen to Leuven train times
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Leuven trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:54 AM Göttingen | 5h38 | 11:32 AM Leuven | 3 transfers | |
| 7:16 AM Göttingen | 5h16 | 12:32 PM Leuven | 3 transfers | |
| 8:16 AM Göttingen | 5h16 | 1:32 PM Leuven | 3 transfers | |
| 9:16 AM Göttingen | 5h16 | 2:32 PM Leuven | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| 3:08 AM Göttingen | 7h24 | 10:32 AM Leuven | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Göttingen to Leuven
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Belgium
Trains from Göttingen to Leuven run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €53 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 372 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 372 km |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 00:51 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Göttingen to Leuven trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Göttingen and Leuven from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Göttingen to Leuven
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Mannamia
- Europic
- Efes Döner
- Bratwurst Glöckle
- Kasseler Hof
- Hotel Schiffer
- B&B Hotel Göttingen-City
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
- De Klimop
- Domus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalMore options for your journey from Göttingen to Leuven
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