How to get from Leuven to Boom by train?

From Leuven to Boom by train

To get from Leuven to Boom in Belgium, take the L train from Louvain station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the L train from Anvers-Berchem station to Boom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - L
L
Train - L
L
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Puurs
  • 5
    Ride to train station Boom
    Ride to train station
    Boom
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leuven to Boom by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EXP train from Louvain station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Boom

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Boom, Belgium is approximately 74.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Boom by 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 Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
  • Leuven Station Perron 2
  • Leuven Station Perron 1

Public transit stations close to Boom, Belgium

Boom is located at Boom, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Boom Station Perron 1.

Train stations close to Boom:

  • Niel
  • Willebroek
  • Boom

Bus stations close to Boom:

  • Boom Station Perron 1
  • Boom Station Perron 2
  • Boom Station Perron 3

Related Routes

From Leuven to Boom by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EXP train from Louvain station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line EXP, Bus line IC, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Boom in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Leuven and Boom in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

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

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

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