Christmas market in Leuven
Christmas shopping by train
- From € € 25* one-way trip with Intercity Brussels
- Travel time Amsterdam - Leuven 2.49 hours
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Discover Xmas market in Leuven
A visit to the most charming Christmas market in Europe is an absolute must! You can buy the most original Christmas presents, feast on delicious delicacies and enjoy the most delicious drinks. Merry Christmas!
When is the Christmas market in Leuven?
From 6 December 2023 to 6 January 2024, there will be Winter Time in Leuven. That means strolling around the Christmas market and feasting at trendy food trucks. But also just take a winter stroll through the city and soak up the end-of-year atmosphere. Experience 4 weeks of cosy winter activities in the city centre. The Leuven Christmas Market will be from 6 to 18 December 2023.
Your trip to Leuven with Intercity Brussels
Every day Intercity Brussels runs 16 times to and from Belgium. Lowest price when travelling to Belgium by train is Early Bird. It can be booked up to 3 days before departure. With the train you can travel directly from the Netherlands to Mechelen and from there take a train to Leuven. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
Prices Amsterdam - Leuven with Intercity Brussels
| Discount on NS route | Free travel NS route | Discount on NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||||
| Flex rate | € 56.50 | € 43.70 | € 24.50 | € 91.50 | € 69.90 | € 37.60 |
| Early Bird | € 25 | € 10.50 | € 41 | € 17.50 |
Early Bird can be booked up to 3 days before departure, limited availability. Listed from-prices are based on one-way tickets from Amsterdam Central Station. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Leuven, then the trip is cheaper.
What else can you do?
In Leuven you can stroll to your heart's delight through this beautiful medieval town. And in this Burgundian city a beer is always close and hand and a snack bar can be found on every street corner. You're guaranteed to have fun!
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