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

By bus and train

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. Next, take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC and 3

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Leuven

The distance between Leuven, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 29.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Half Maartstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven De Bruul

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Sint-Michielskerk.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via IC and 3

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Leuven and Leuven in Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Nord station near Leuven to Eupen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven

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

    The total travel time between Leuven and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leuven to get to Leuven in Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Nord station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leuven and Leuven in Leuven?

    Get off the train at the Leuven stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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