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How to get from Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus and train?

From Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Merksem Overhout to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 640 bus from Merksem Overhout station to Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3 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 4 min.

124min
Bus - 640640
Train - IC
IC
Train - S19
S19
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Overhout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksem Overhout
  • 2
    Bus - 640640
    Wait for bus
    640
    Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3
    ID 103806
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    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

From Merksem Overhout to Leuven by light rail and train

To get from Merksem Overhout 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 Astrid 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 1 min.

121min
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
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    100 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 Overhout to Leuven

The distance between Merksem Overhout, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 64.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus 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 Overhout

Merksem Overhout is located at Merksem Overhout, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Merksem Laaglandlaan.

Train stations close to Merksem Overhout:

  • Anvers-Noorderdokken

Bus stations close to Merksem Overhout:

  • Merksem Laaglandlaan
  • Merksem Rietschoorvelden
  • Merksem Ryenlanddreef

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Sint-Michielskerk.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B

From Merksem Overhout to Leuven by light rail and train

To get from Merksem Overhout 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 Astrid 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 1 min.

121min
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
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    100 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 Overhout to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 640, Bus line IC, Bus line S19.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line L, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merksem Overhout and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merksem Overhout to Leuven?

    The 640 bus line goes from Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3 station near Merksem Overhout in Antwerpen to Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3 station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Merksem Overhout in Antwerpen and Leuven in Leuven by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 640 bus from the Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3 stop near Merksem Overhout in Antwerpen.

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

    Get off the bus at the Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron C3 station, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.