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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 you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 64 bus from Merksem Overhout station to Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Platform 6 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Bus - 6464
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Overhout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksem Overhout
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3
    ID 103806
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    460 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus and train via 64, IC and IC

To get from Merksem Overhout to Leuven you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 64 bus from Merksem Overhout station to Antwerp Luchtbal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Mechelen station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Bus - 6464
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Overhout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksem Overhout
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp Luchtbal Station
    ID 102178
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Luchtbal
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    1.18 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 and Leuven is approximately 65.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 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.

Alternative route from Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus and train via 64, IC and IC

To get from Merksem Overhout to Leuven you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 64 bus from Merksem Overhout station to Antwerp Luchtbal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Mechelen station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Bus - 6464
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merksem Overhout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksem Overhout
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp Luchtbal Station
    ID 102178
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Luchtbal
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    1.18 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 91 minutes, using Bus line Loenhout - Wuustwezel - Brasschaat - Antwerp, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line Loenhout - Wuustwezel - Brasschaat - Antwerp, Train line IC, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merksem Overhout to Leuven?

    The 64 bus line goes from Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3 station near Merksem Overhout in Antwerpen to Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3 station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Merksem Overhout and Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 64 bus from the Antwerp Roosevelt Platform 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 Antwerp Roosevelt Platform C3 stop, which is closest to Leuven.