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 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 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Merksem Overhout may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

88min
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

Alternative route from Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus and train via S32, IC and 4

To get from Merksem Overhout to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Antwerp North Docks station to Antwerp Central 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 1 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Merksem Overhout may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

94min
Walk to train stationTrain - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Antwerp North Docks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp North Docks
    1.2 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Merksem Overhout to Leuven

The distance between Merksem Overhout and Leuven is approximately 53.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Merksem Overhout to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Merksem Overhout to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merksem Overhout) 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 Merksem Overhout to Leuven by bus and train via S32, IC and 4

To get from Merksem Overhout to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Antwerp North Docks station to Antwerp Central 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 1 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Merksem Overhout may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

94min
Walk to train stationTrain - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Antwerp North Docks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp North Docks
    1.2 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Merksem Overhout to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line Loenhout - Wuustwezel - Brasschaat - Antwerp, Train line IC, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line Antwerp Central - Genk, Bus line 4.

  • 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 1 hr 28 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 Luchtbal Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Antwerp Luchtbal Station 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 28 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 Luchtbal Station station, which is closest to Leuven.

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