How to get from Mechelen Biest to Leuven by bus and train?

From Mechelen Biest to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Mechelen Biest to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Mechelen Biest station to Mechelen Station Platform 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L 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 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen Biest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

55min
Bus - 22
Train - L
L
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mechelen Biest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mechelen Biest
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Mechelen Geerdegemvaart
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 4
    ID 107769
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechelen
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    29 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 Mechelen Biest to Leuven by bus and train via 2 and L

To get from Mechelen Biest to Leuven in Leuven, take the 2 bus from Mechelen Biest station to Mechelen Station Platform 4 station. Next, take the L train from Mechelen station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen Biest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Bus - 22
Train - L
L
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mechelen Biest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mechelen Biest
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Mechelen Geerdegemvaart
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 4
    ID 107769
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechelen
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    29 min
  • 7
    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 Mechelen Biest to Leuven

The distance between Mechelen Biest and Leuven is approximately 27.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen Biest 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 Mechelen Biest to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Mechelen Biest to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mechelen Biest) 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 Mechelen Biest to Leuven by bus and train via 2 and L

To get from Mechelen Biest to Leuven in Leuven, take the 2 bus from Mechelen Biest station to Mechelen Station Platform 4 station. Next, take the L train from Mechelen station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen Biest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Bus - 22
Train - L
L
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mechelen Biest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mechelen Biest
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Mechelen Geerdegemvaart
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 4
    ID 107769
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechelen
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    29 min
  • 7
    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 Mechelen Biest to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line AZ Sint-Maarten - Tivoli - Cattle Market - Station - Gandhi, Train line Louvain - Mechelen, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mechelen Biest to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line AZ Sint-Maarten - Tivoli - Cattle Market - Station - Gandhi, Train line Louvain - Mechelen.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mechelen Biest and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mechelen Biest to Leuven?

    The 2 bus line goes from Mechelen Geerdegemvaart station near Mechelen Biest in Mechelen to Mechelen Station Platform 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mechelen Station Platform 4 station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Mechelen Biest and Leuven by bus and train is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Mechelen Geerdegemvaart stop near Mechelen Biest in Mechelen.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mechelen Station Platform 4 stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Mechelen Biest to Leuven?

    The first train from Mechelen Biest in Mechelen to Leuven in Leuven is Louvain - Mechelen. It leaves the Mechelen station at 2:33 AM.

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