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

By bus and train

To get from Eeklo to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Eeklo Teirlinckstraat station to Eeklo Station Perron 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5050
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Eeklo Teirlinckstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eeklo
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Eeklo Station Perron 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eeklo Station Perron 8
    ID 210155
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eeklo Station Perron 9
    ID 202042
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 6
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 9
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 56, S51 and IC

To get from Eeklo to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 56 bus from Eeklo Teirlinckstraat station to Eeklo Station Perron 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S51 train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Bus - 5656
Train - S51
S51
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Eeklo Teirlinckstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eeklo
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Eeklo Station Perron 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eeklo Station Perron 8
    ID 210155
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eeklo
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S51S51
    Wait for train
    S51
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Eeklo to Leuven

The distance between Eeklo, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 109.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eeklo 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 Eeklo

Eeklo is located at Eeklo, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Eeklo Markt.

Train stations close to Eeklo:

  • Eeklo

Bus stations close to Eeklo:

  • Eeklo Markt
  • Eeklo Watertoren
  • Eeklo Eikelstraat

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Belgium

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
  • Leuven Station Perron 2
  • Leuven Station Perron 9

Alternative route by bus and train via 56, S51 and IC

To get from Eeklo to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 56 bus from Eeklo Teirlinckstraat station to Eeklo Station Perron 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S51 train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Bus - 5656
Train - S51
S51
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Eeklo Teirlinckstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eeklo
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Eeklo Station Perron 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eeklo Station Perron 8
    ID 210155
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eeklo
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S51S51
    Wait for train
    S51
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 50, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line S51, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Eeklo 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 14 min.

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

    The 56 bus line goes from Eeklo Station Perron 8 station near Eeklo to Eeklo Station Perron 8 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Eeklo Station Perron 8 station near Leuven in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Eeklo and Leuven in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Eeklo Station Perron 8 stop near Eeklo in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Eeklo Station Perron 8 station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.

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