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

Merksplas to Leuven map

From Merksplas to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Merksplas to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 432 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S19 train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Bus - 432432
Train - IC
IC
Train - S19
S19
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 432432
    Wait for bus
    432
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksplas to Leuven by bus and train via 432, IC and IC

To get from Merksplas to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 432 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Bus - 432432
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 432432
    Wait for bus
    432
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Aarschot
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merksplas to Leuven

The distance between Merksplas, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 97.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksplas 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 Merksplas

Merksplas is located at Merksplas, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merksplas Kolonie.

Bus stations close to Merksplas:

  • Merksplas Kolonie
  • Merksplas Gentse Wijk
  • Merksplas Kweekstraat

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:

  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

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

Merksplas to Leuven map

Alternative route from Merksplas to Leuven by bus and train via 432, IC and IC

To get from Merksplas to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 432 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Bus - 432432
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 432432
    Wait for bus
    432
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Aarschot
  • 8
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 432, Bus line IC, Bus line S19.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 432, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The 432 bus line goes from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station near Merksplas to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station near Leuven in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Merksplas and Leuven in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 432 bus from the Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 stop near Merksplas in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.

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