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

From Leuven to Bree by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Bree in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the L train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X18 bus and finally take the 19 bus from Houthalen Laak station to Bree Verloren Koststraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - L
L
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 1919
Walk to Bree
Leaves from Louvain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houthalen Laak
    ID 404497
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Bree Busstation Perron 5
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bree Verloren Koststraat
    ID 401378
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bree
    Walk to
    Bree
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leuven to Bree by bus and train via IC, X18 and 26

To get from Leuven to Bree in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X18 bus and finally take the 26 bus from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station to Bree Nieuwstad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 2626
Walk to Bree
Leaves from Louvain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bree Nieuwstad
    ID 401285
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bree
    Walk to
    Bree
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Bree
The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Bree, Belgium is approximately 89.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Bree 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 Bree, Belgium

Bree is located at Bree, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bree Malta.

Bus stations close to Bree:

  • Bree Malta
  • Bree Kloosterpoort
  • Bree Nieuw Gemeentehuis
Related Routes

Alternative route from Leuven to Bree by bus and train via IC, X18 and 26

To get from Leuven to Bree in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X18 bus and finally take the 26 bus from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station to Bree Nieuwstad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Bus - 2626
Walk to Bree
Leaves from Louvain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bree Nieuwstad
    ID 401285
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bree
    Walk to
    Bree
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line X18, Bus line 19.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line X18, Bus line 26.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Hasselt station near Leuven to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Hasselt station near Bree in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Leuven and Bree in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Hasselt station near Leuven in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Bree in Belgium.

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