How to get from Heverlee to Ixelles by bus and train?

From Heverlee to Ixelles by bus and train

To get from Heverlee to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S20 train from Heverlee station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 71 bus from Central Station station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and train schedule from Heverlee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ixelles on the Moovit app.

60min
Train - S20
S20
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 71
71
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Heverlee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heverlee
  • 2
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ghent St. Peter
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 6444
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Delta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heverlee to Ixelles by bus and train via 12, IC and 71

To get from Heverlee to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Heverlee Station station to Leuven Station Platform 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 71 bus from Central Station station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and train schedule from Heverlee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ixelles on the Moovit app.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 71
71
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Heverlee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    ID 302925
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Leuven Station Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 1
    ID 303124
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leuven
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ghent St. Peter
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 6444
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Delta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heverlee to Ixelles

The distance between Heverlee, Brussels and Ixelles, Brussels is approximately 36.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heverlee to Ixelles by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussels – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Heverlee to Ixelles

To check the bus and train schedule from Heverlee to Ixelles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Heverlee) and destination (Ixelles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Heverlee to Ixelles by bus and train via 12, IC and 71

To get from Heverlee to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Heverlee Station station to Leuven Station Platform 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 71 bus from Central Station station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and train schedule from Heverlee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ixelles on the Moovit app.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 71
71
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Heverlee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    ID 302925
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Leuven Station Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 1
    ID 303124
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leuven
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ghent St. Peter
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 6444
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Delta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heverlee to Ixelles?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Train line Leuven - Ottignies, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Tongeren, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heverlee to Ixelles?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Tongeren, Bus line 71.

  • Is there a direct train between Heverlee and Ixelles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Heverlee to Ixelles?

    The S20 train line goes from Leuven station near Heverlee in Leuven to Leuven station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Leuven station near Ixelles in Brussels.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heverlee to Ixelles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Heverlee in Leuven and Ixelles in Brussels by train and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Heverlee to get to Ixelles?

    Get on the S20 train from the Leuven station near Heverlee in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Heverlee and Ixelles?

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

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