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

From Madou to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Madou to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Madou station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Madou to Leuven by bus and train via R81, IC and 4

To get from Madou to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Madou station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madou to Leuven

The distance between Madou and Leuven is approximately 32 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madou to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Madou to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Madou to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madou) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Madou to Leuven by bus and train via R81, IC and 4

To get from Madou to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Madou station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line Leuven - Leefdaal - Sterrebeek - Brussels, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven, Bus line Bierbeek Sint-Kamillus - Heverlee Science Park.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line Leuven - Leefdaal - Sterrebeek - Brussels, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madou and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Madou to Leuven?

    The R81 bus line goes from Madou station near Madou in Brussels to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madou to Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Madou and Leuven by bus and train is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Madou to get to Leuven?

    Get on the R81 bus from the Madou stop near Madou in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Madou and Leuven?

    Get off the bus at the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the last bus from Madou to Leuven?

    The last bus from Madou in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is the Brussels North - Kortenberg - Leuven line. It leaves the Saint-Josse-Ten-Node Madou stop at 1:03 AM.

  • When is the first train from Madou to Leuven?

    The first train from Madou in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is Liege-Guillemins - Ostend. It leaves the Brussels Central station at 2:25 AM.

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