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How to get from Leuven to Brussels by bus, light rail and train?
By bus, light rail and train
To get from Leuven to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 4 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 92 light rail from Palais station to Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.
83min
4
IC
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron AID 305442130 m • 2 min
- 24Wait for bus4Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart)
- 3
Ride to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 53 min - 4Walk to train stationLouvain160 m • 3 min
- 5ICWait for trainICBlankenberge
- 6Ride to train stationBruxelles-Central23 min
- 7Walk to light rail stationPalaisID 6310510 m • 7 min
- 8Wait for light rail92Fort-Jaco
- 9Ride to light rail stationGare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job26 min
- 10Walk toBrussels560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus and train
To get from Leuven to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 38 bus from Gare Centrale station to Houzeau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.
93min
4 IC
38
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron AID 305442130 m • 2 min
- 24Wait for bus4Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart)
- 3Ride to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 53 min
- 4Walk to train stationLouvain160 m • 3 min
- 5ICWait for trainICBlankenberge
- 6Ride to train stationBruxelles-Central23 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGare CentraleID 1001120 m • 2 min
- 838Wait for bus38Heros
- 9Ride to bus stationHouzeauID 192128 min
- 10Walk toBrussels930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Leuven to Brussels
The distance between Leuven, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 39.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Brussels by bus, light rail 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 Grote Markt, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Louvain.
Train stations close to Leuven:
- Louvain
- Heverlee
- Herent
Bus stations close to Leuven:
- Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
- Leuven De Bruul
- Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
Public transit stations close to Brussels, Brussel
Brussels is located at Brussels, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Place Saint-Job.
Train stations close to Brussels:
- Saint-Job
Bus stations close to Brussels:
- Place Saint-Job
- Place Saint-Job / Sint-Jobplein
- Houzeau
Related Routes
- Aalst to Brussels
- Asse to Brussels
- Beveren to Brussels
- Charleroi to Brussels
- Diest to Brussels
- Froidchapelle to Brussels
- Keerbergen to Brussels
- Leuven to Brussels
- Lommel to Brussels
- Oud-Turnhout to Brussels
- Turnhout to Brussels
- Domaine Des Grottes De Han to Brussels
- Kuurne to Brussels
- Tongeren to Brussels
- Liège-Guillemins to Brussels
- Dinant to Brussels
- Ypres to Brussels
- Leuven to Diest
- Leuven to Dinant
- Leuven to Liège
By bus and train
To get from Leuven to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 38 bus from Gare Centrale station to Houzeau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.
93min
4 IC
38
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron AID 305442130 m • 2 min
- 24Wait for bus4Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart)
- 3Ride to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 53 min
- 4Walk to train stationLouvain160 m • 3 min
- 5ICWait for trainICBlankenberge
- 6Ride to train stationBruxelles-Central23 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGare CentraleID 1001120 m • 2 min
- 838Wait for bus38Heros
- 9Ride to bus stationHouzeauID 192128 min
- 10Walk toBrussels930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Brussels?
The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line 92.
What is the alternative route to get from Leuven to Brussels?
The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line 38.
Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Brussels?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.
Which bus line goes from Leuven to Brussels?
The 4 bus line goes from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station near Leuven in Leuven to Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart) station near Brussels in Brussel.
How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Brussels by bus, train and light rail?
The total travel time between Leuven in Leuven and Brussels in Brussel by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 23 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Leuven to get to Brussels?
Get on the 4 bus from the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A stop near Leuven in Leuven.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leuven and Brussels?
Get off the bus at the Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart) station, which is closest to Brussels in Brussel.
