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

By bus and train

To get from Bocholt to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from Bocholt Brouwerij station to Neerpelt Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X19 bus and finally take the IC train from Hasselt station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - X19X19
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Bocholt Brouwerij
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt Brouwerij
    ID 400909
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Neerpelt Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 2
    ID 406932
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
    ID 406931
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 16, IC and IC

To get from Bocholt to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from Bocholt Brouwerij station to Neerpelt Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Lierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Bocholt Brouwerij
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt Brouwerij
    ID 400909
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Neerpelt Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 2
    ID 406932
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Neerpelt
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bocholt to Leuven
The distance between Bocholt, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 107.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bocholt to Leuven 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 Bocholt

Bocholt is located at Bocholt, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bocholt Brouwerij.

Bus stations close to Bocholt:

  • Bocholt Brouwerij
  • Bocholt Biotechnicum
  • Bocholt Post
Public transit stations close to Leuven, Belgium

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station - Perron 1.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station - Perron 1
  • Leuven Station Perron 12
  • Leuven Station Perron 8

Alternative route by bus and train via 16, IC and IC

To get from Bocholt to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from Bocholt Brouwerij station to Neerpelt Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Lierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Bocholt Brouwerij
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt Brouwerij
    ID 400909
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Neerpelt Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 2
    ID 406932
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Neerpelt
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bocholt to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line X19, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bocholt and Leuven in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bocholt to Leuven in Belgium?

    The 16 bus line goes from Bocholt Brouwerij station near Bocholt to Neerpelt Station Perron 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Neerpelt Station Perron 2 station near Leuven in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Bocholt and Leuven in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bocholt to get to Leuven in Belgium?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Bocholt Brouwerij stop near Bocholt in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bocholt and Leuven in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Neerpelt Station Perron 2 station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.

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