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

By bus and train

To get from Leuven to Brussels in Brussel, 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 136 bus and finally take the 60 bus from Lepoutre station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 136136
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
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Gillis Fonsny
    ID 304216
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 136136
    Wait for bus
    136
    Alsemberg Winderickxplein
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elsene Lepoutrelaan
    ID 300904
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lepoutre
    ID 6408
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Calevoet Via Maelbeek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    ID 4856
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, 48 and 37

To get from Leuven to Brussels in Brussel, 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 48 bus and finally take the 37 bus from Albert station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 48
48
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
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 2780
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Decroly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert
    ID 2957
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    ID 4856
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Brussels
The distance between Leuven, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 38.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 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.
Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Leuven, Brussel 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 Brussels, Brussel

Brussels is located at Brussels, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Thevenet.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Mercure / Mercurius
  • Place Saint-Job
  • Houzeau
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, 48 and 37

To get from Leuven to Brussels in Brussel, 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 48 bus and finally take the 37 bus from Albert station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 48
48
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
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 2780
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Decroly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert
    ID 2957
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    ID 4856
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    360 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 67 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 136, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 48, 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 7 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 in Brussel.

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

    The total travel time between Leuven in Belgium and Brussels in Brussel by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 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 in Brussel.

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