How to get from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven by light rail and train?

From Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven by light rail and train

To get from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 6 light rail from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken station to Antwerpen Diamant Metro 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 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 6
6
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Merksem Lambrechtshoeken
    ID 103896
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Diamant Metro
    ID 103378
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Aarschot
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.17 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven by light rail and train via 6, L and L

To get from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 6 light rail from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken station to Antwerpen Diamant Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the L train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 6
6
Train - L
L
Train - L
L
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Merksem Lambrechtshoeken
    ID 103896
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Diamant Metro
    ID 103378
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Aarschot
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.17 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven

The distance between Merksem Laarbekestraat, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 63.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merksem Laarbekestraat

Merksem Laarbekestraat is located at Merksem Laarbekestraat, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Merksem Lambrechtshoeken.

Train stations close to Merksem Laarbekestraat:

  • Anvers-Luchtbal

Bus stations close to Merksem Laarbekestraat:

  • Merksem Lambrechtshoeken
  • Merksem De Vlaschaardstraat
  • Merksem Bredabaan

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Louvain.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven by light rail and train via 6, L and L

To get from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 6 light rail from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken station to Antwerpen Diamant Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the L train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 6
6
Train - L
L
Train - L
L
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Merksem Lambrechtshoeken
    ID 103896
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Diamant Metro
    ID 103378
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Aarschot
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.17 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line L, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Merksem Laarbekestraat and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven?

    The 6 light rail line goes from Merksem Lambrechtshoeken station near Merksem Laarbekestraat in Antwerpen to Wilrijk Kruishof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wilrijk Kruishof station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Merksem Laarbekestraat in Antwerpen and Leuven in Leuven by light rail and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Merksem Laarbekestraat to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 6 light rail from the Merksem Lambrechtshoeken station near Merksem Laarbekestraat in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Merksem Laarbekestraat and Leuven?

    Get off the light rail at the Wilrijk Kruishof station, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.