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How to get from Leuven to Antwerpen by bus and train?

From Leuven to Antwerpen by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Antwerpen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Louvain station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 14 bus from Antwerpen Station Zuid station to Hoboken Moretusstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1414
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Sud
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerpen Station Zuid
    ID 104406
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hemiksem Abdij
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hoboken Moretusstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretusstraat
    ID 104301
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leuven to Antwerpen by bus and train via IC, 17 and 141

To get from Leuven to Antwerpen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 141 bus from Wilrijk Bist station to Hoboken Moretusstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1717
Bus - 141141
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 11
    ID 102313
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Edegem Universitair Ziekenhuis Perron 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102821
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102822
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 141141
    Wait for bus
    141
    Hoboken Station Polderstad
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hoboken Moretusstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretusstraat
    ID 105928
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Antwerpen

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Antwerpen, Belgium is approximately 65.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Antwerpen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station Perron 14.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station Perron 14
  • Leuven Station - Perron 14
  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station

Public transit stations close to Antwerpen, Belgium

Antwerpen is located at Antwerpen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken Moretusstraat.

Train stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Hoboken-Polder

Bus stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Hoboken Moretusstraat
  • Hoboken Lelieplaats
  • Hoboken Meerlenhoflaan

Ferry stations close to Antwerpen:

  • Kruibeke

Alternative route from Leuven to Antwerpen by bus and train via IC, 17 and 141

To get from Leuven to Antwerpen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 141 bus from Wilrijk Bist station to Hoboken Moretusstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1717
Bus - 141141
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 11
    ID 102313
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Edegem Universitair Ziekenhuis Perron 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102821
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilrijk Bist
    ID 102822
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 141141
    Wait for bus
    141
    Hoboken Station Polderstad
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hoboken Moretusstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretusstraat
    ID 105928
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Antwerpen?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leuven to Antwerpen?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 17, Bus line 141.

  • Is there a direct train between Leuven and Antwerpen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leuven to Antwerpen in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Leuven to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Antwerpen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Antwerpen in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leuven and Antwerpen in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leuven to get to Antwerpen in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Leuven in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leuven and Antwerpen in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem stop, which is closest to Antwerpen in Belgium.

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