How to get from Leuven to Brussels by light rail and train?

From Leuven to Brussels by light rail and train

To get from Leuven to Brussels you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the IC train from Leuven station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 92 light rail from Vanderkindere station to Lancaster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 92
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Leuven

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
    Brussels North
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    North Station
    ID 67
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Stalle (P)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vanderkindere
    ID 6423
    20 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Fort-Jaco
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lancaster
    ID 5029
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    610 m • 8 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 Leuven station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the 37 bus from Albert station to Observatory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Leuven

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
    Brussels South
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    South Station
    ID 49
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 10
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Churchill
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Albert
    ID 61
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albert
    ID 2957
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Linkebeek Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4854
    13 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 38.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Brussels by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussels – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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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 Leuven station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the 37 bus from Albert station to Observatory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Leuven

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
    Brussels South
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    South Station
    ID 49
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 10
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Churchill
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Albert
    ID 61
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albert
    ID 2957
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Linkebeek Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4854
    13 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 60 minutes, using Train line Kortrijk - Welkenraedt, Light Rail line North Station - Stalle (p), Light Rail line Schaerbeek Station - Fort-jaco.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Train line Kortrijk - Welkenraedt, Light Rail line Military Hospital - Churchill, Bus line Albert - Linkebeek Station.

  • Is there a direct train between Leuven and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leuven to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Courtrai station near Leuven in Belgium to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Brussels North station near Brussels.

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

    The total travel time between Leuven and Brussels by train and light rail is about 60 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 Brussels North station, which is closest to Brussels.

  • When is the first train from Leuven to Brussels?

    The first train from Leuven in Belgium to Brussels in Brussels is Louvain - Nivelles. It leaves the Leuven station at 6:55 AM.

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