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

From Lille to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Lille to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 210 bus from Lille Beek station to Herentals Station Perron 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Lierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 210210
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Lille Beek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lille Beek
    ID 109203
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 210210
    Wait for bus
    210
    Herentals Station Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals Station Perron 3
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herentals
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lille to Leuven by bus and train via 210, S33 and L

To get from Lille to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 210 bus from Lille Beek station to Herentals Station Perron 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S33 train and finally take the L train from Lierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 210210
Train - S33
S33
Train - L
L
Leaves from Lille Beek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lille Beek
    ID 109203
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 210210
    Wait for bus
    210
    Herentals Station Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals Station Perron 3
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herentals
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S33S33
    Wait for train
    S33
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lille to Leuven

The distance between Lille, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 70.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lille 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 Lille

Lille is located at Lille, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Lille Beek.

Bus stations close to Lille:

  • Lille Beek
  • Poederlee Heikant
  • Lille Dorp

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Belgium

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station Perron 7.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station Perron 7
  • Leuven Station - Perron 14
  • Leuven Station Perron 14

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lille to Leuven by bus and train via 210, S33 and L

To get from Lille to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 210 bus from Lille Beek station to Herentals Station Perron 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S33 train and finally take the L train from Lierre station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 210210
Train - S33
S33
Train - L
L
Leaves from Lille Beek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lille Beek
    ID 109203
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 210210
    Wait for bus
    210
    Herentals Station Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals Station Perron 3
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herentals
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S33S33
    Wait for train
    S33
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 210, Bus line IC, Bus line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 210, Bus line S33, Bus line L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

    The 210 bus line goes from Lille Beek station near Lille to Herentals Station Perron 4 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Herentals Station Perron 4 station near Leuven in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Lille and Leuven in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 210 bus from the Lille Beek stop near Lille in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Herentals Station Perron 4 station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.