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

From Leuven to Brussels by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Brussels you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R36 bus and finally take the 60 bus from Lepoutre station to Observatoire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brussels on the Moovit app.

66min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R36R36
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Courtrai
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Gillis Engeland
    ID 307920
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Alsemberg Winderickxplein
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elsene Lepoutrelaan
    ID 300904
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lepoutre
    ID 6408
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Uccle Calevoet
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4854
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leuven to Brussels by bus, light rail and train

To get from Leuven to Brussels you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Louvain station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 37 bus from Heros station to Observatoire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brussels on the Moovit app.

66min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 4
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Courtrai
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Stalle (P)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5026
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heros
    ID 1651
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4854
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Brussels

The distance between Leuven and Brussels is approximately 38.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Brussels by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Leuven to Brussels

To check the bus and train schedule from Leuven to Brussels using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leuven) and destination (Brussels), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Leuven to Brussels by bus, light rail and train

To get from Leuven to Brussels you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Louvain station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 37 bus from Heros station to Observatoire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brussels on the Moovit app.

66min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 4
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Courtrai
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Stalle (P)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5026
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heros
    ID 1651
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4854
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line R36, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Train line IC, Light Rail line 4, Bus line 37.

  • Is there a direct train between Leuven and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leuven to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Courtrai station near Leuven in Belgium to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bruxelles-Midi station near Brussels.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Brussels by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leuven and Brussels by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leuven to get to Brussels?

    Get on the IC train from the Courtrai station near Leuven in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leuven and Brussels?

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi stop, which is closest to Brussels.

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