Leuven to Aachen by bus
Aachen lies 98 km (61 mi) east of Leuven, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h including stops, over roughly 119 km (74 mi) of road.
| Leuven | Aachen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | Germany |
| Population | 101,032 | 265,208 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 3000 | 52062–52080 |
What changes when you arrive in Aachen
Crossing from Belgium into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Leuven to Aachen
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Staying in Aachen
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Common questions
How far is Aachen from Leuven?
98 km (61 mi) in a straight line, east of Leuven; by road roughly 119 km (74 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leuven to Aachen by bus?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leuven and Aachen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Aachen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.