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 Diest, take the 3 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
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
    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
    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 Diest, 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 49 min.

49min
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
    200 m • 3 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, Diest and Diest, Diest is approximately 34.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Diest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Diest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Diest and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Herent
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan

Public transit stations close to Diest, Diest

Diest is located at Diest, Diest 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 Ezeldijk
  • Diest Atheneum

Related Routes

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

To get from Leuven to Diest in Diest, 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 49 min.

49min
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
    200 m • 3 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 45 minutes, using Bus line 3, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 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 45 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 Diest.

  • 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 Diest by bus and train is about 45 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 Diest.

  • When is the last train from Leuven to Diest?

    The last train from Leuven in Leuven to Diest in Diest is the Anvers-Central - Hasselt line. It leaves the Louvain station at 12:42 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Leuven to Diest?

    The last bus from Leuven in Leuven to Diest in Diest is the Leuven - Tielt-Winge - Diest line. It leaves the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A stop at 12:28 AM.

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