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

By bus and train

To get from Leuven to Diest in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the BUS bus from Aarschot station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Train - IC
IC
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
    ID 307075
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Hasselt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Diest
    Ride to bus station
    Diest
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Leuven to Diest in Belgium: take the 370 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Diest Station Perron 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 370370
Walk to Diest
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Diest Station Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diest Station Perron 4
    ID 307083
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to Diest
    Walk to
    Diest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Diest

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Diest, Belgium is approximately 34.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Diest 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 Grote Markt, Belgium 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 Diest, Belgium

Diest is located at Diest, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Diest Weerstandsplein.

Train stations close to Diest:

  • Diest
  • Zichem

Bus stations close to Diest:

  • Diest Weerstandsplein
  • Diest Euro Shoe
  • Diest Atheneum

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Leuven to Diest in Belgium: take the 370 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Diest Station Perron 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 370370
Walk to Diest
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Diest Station Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diest Station Perron 4
    ID 307083
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to Diest
    Walk to
    Diest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line IC, Bus line BUS.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 370.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Diest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leuven to Diest?

    The 3 bus line goes from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station near Leuven in Leuven to Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo station near Diest in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Leuven in Leuven and Diest in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leuven to get to Diest?

    Get on the 3 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 Diest?

    Get off the bus at the Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo stop, which is closest to Diest in Belgium.

  • When is the last bus from Leuven to Diest?

    The last bus from Leuven in Leuven to Diest in Belgium is the Leuven - Tielt - Diest line. It leaves the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A stop at 12:26 AM.

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