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

From Leuven to Diest by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Diest in Belgium, take the 3 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 7 station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Train - IC
IC
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
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 7
    ID 303132
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station Diest
    Ride to train station
    Diest
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leuven to Diest by bus and train via 40 and IC

To get from Leuven to Diest in Belgium, take the 40 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 11 station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - IC
IC
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
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Lubbeek Kraaiwinkelstraat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 11
    ID 306086
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station Diest
    Ride to train station
    Diest
    32 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 34.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 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 Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B

Public transit stations close to Diest, Belgium

Diest is located at Diest, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Molenstede Nieuwe Steenweg.

Train stations close to Diest:

  • Diest
  • Zichem

Bus stations close to Diest:

  • Molenstede Nieuwe Steenweg
  • Diest Station Perron 2
  • Diest Station Perron 1

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leuven to Diest by bus and train via 40 and IC

To get from Leuven to Diest in Belgium, take the 40 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 11 station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - IC
IC
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
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Lubbeek Kraaiwinkelstraat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 11
    ID 306086
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station Diest
    Ride to train station
    Diest
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 3, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 40, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Diest?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 43 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 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 43 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 station, which is closest to Diest in Belgium.

  • When is the first bus from Leuven to Diest?

    The first bus from Leuven in Leuven to Diest in Belgium is Leuven - Tielt-Winge - Diest. It leaves the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A stop at 6:57 AM.

  • When is the first train from Leuven to Diest?

    The first train from Leuven in Leuven to Diest in Belgium is Anvers-Central - Hasselt. It leaves the Louvain station at 6:42 AM.

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