How to travel from Dinant to Leuven, Belgium

The distance between Dinant and Leuven is around 88km (55 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dinant to Leuven by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Ottignies and then to Leuven.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Leuven.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance93km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dinant and Leuven

There are several options for getting from Dinant to Leuven by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Dinant and Leuven is around 88km (55 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Dinant and Leuven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dinant to Leuven is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Dinant and Leuven, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dinant and Leuven. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dinant to Leuven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ottignies. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Dinant and Leuven. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dinant and Leuven. We recommend that you drive to Leuven. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dinant to Leuven. We recommend that you take the train to Ottignies and then to Leuven. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Leuven is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Leuven. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dinant and Leuven. The distance is around 93km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dinant to Leuven is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Transport options from Dinant to Leuven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€17($17)
hourly88km (55 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€13($13)
on demand93km (57 miles)

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Airports near Leuven

The following major airports near Leuven offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Leuven
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leuven
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Leuven