How to get from Machelen to Bierbeek by bus and train?

From Machelen to Bierbeek by bus and train

To get from Machelen to Bierbeek in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 91 bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 station to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 380 bus from Leuven Station Perron 5 station to Lovenjoel Bijzondereweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Bus - 9191
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 380380
Walk to Bierbeek
Leaves from Machelen Cargo Discount P1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Machelen
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
    ID 305558
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Tienen Station Perron 3
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovenjoel Bijzondereweg
    ID 310094
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bierbeek
    Walk to
    Bierbeek
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Machelen to Bierbeek by bus and train via 821, IC and 380

To get from Machelen to Bierbeek in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 821 bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 station to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 380 bus from Leuven Station Perron 5 station to Lovenjoel Bijzondereweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Bus - 821821
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 380380
Walk to Bierbeek
Leaves from Machelen Cargo Discount P1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Machelen
  • 2
    Bus - 821821
    Wait for bus
    821
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
    ID 305558
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Tienen Station Perron 3
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovenjoel Bijzondereweg
    ID 310094
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bierbeek
    Walk to
    Bierbeek
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Machelen to Bierbeek

The distance between Machelen, Belgium and Bierbeek, Belgium is approximately 30.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Machelen to Bierbeek 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 Machelen

Machelen is located at Machelen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Machelen Cargo Discount P1.

Train stations close to Machelen:

  • Zaventem
  • Vilvorde
  • Diegem

Bus stations close to Machelen:

  • Machelen Cargo Discount P1
  • Machelen Cargo 706
  • Machelen Cargo 758

Public transit stations close to Bierbeek, Belgium

Bierbeek is located at Bierbeek, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Lovenjoel Centrum.

Train stations close to Bierbeek:

  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Bierbeek:

  • Lovenjoel Centrum
  • Korbeek-Lo Bierbeekstraat
  • Lovenjoel Kruisstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Machelen to Bierbeek by bus and train via 821, IC and 380

To get from Machelen to Bierbeek in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 821 bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 station to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 380 bus from Leuven Station Perron 5 station to Lovenjoel Bijzondereweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Bus - 821821
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 380380
Walk to Bierbeek
Leaves from Machelen Cargo Discount P1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Machelen
  • 2
    Bus - 821821
    Wait for bus
    821
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
    ID 305558
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Tienen Station Perron 3
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovenjoel Bijzondereweg
    ID 310094
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bierbeek
    Walk to
    Bierbeek
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Machelen to Bierbeek?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line IC, Bus line 380.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Machelen to Bierbeek?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 821, Bus line IC, Bus line 380.

  • Is there a direct bus between Machelen and Bierbeek in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Machelen to Bierbeek in Belgium?

    The 91 bus line goes from Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station near Machelen to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station near Bierbeek in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Machelen and Bierbeek in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Machelen to get to Bierbeek in Belgium?

    Get on the 91 bus from the Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A stop near Machelen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Machelen and Bierbeek in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A stop, which is closest to Bierbeek in Belgium.