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

From Leuven to Lanaken by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Lanaken in Belgium, take the L train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, take the 45 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Lanaken Gemeentehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - L
L
Bus - 4545
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    ID 405181
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leuven to Lanaken by bus and train via IC and 45

To get from Leuven to Lanaken in Belgium, take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, take the 45 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Lanaken Gemeentehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4545
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    ID 405181
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Lanaken

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Lanaken, Belgium is approximately 88.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Lanaken 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 Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station Perron 14.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station Perron 14
  • Leuven Station - Perron 14
  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station

Public transit stations close to Lanaken, Belgium

Lanaken is located at Lanaken, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Lanaken Kapel.

Bus stations close to Lanaken:

  • Lanaken Kapel
  • Lanaken Gemeentehuis
  • Lanaken Politie

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leuven to Lanaken by bus and train via IC and 45

To get from Leuven to Lanaken in Belgium, take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, take the 45 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Lanaken Gemeentehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4545
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    ID 405181
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line 45.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 45.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Hasselt station near Leuven to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hasselt station near Lanaken in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Leuven and Lanaken in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Hasselt station near Leuven in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Lanaken in Belgium.