How to get from Hoeilaart to Leuven by bus and train?

From Hoeilaart to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Hoeilaart to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Hoeilaart station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S20 train and finally take the 2 bus from Heverlee Station station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Hoeilaart may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

80min
Train - S8
S8
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hoeilaart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoeilaart
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Leuven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heverlee
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    ID 302925
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leuven English Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform A
    ID 305442
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hoeilaart to Leuven by bus and train via S8, S20 and 4

To get from Hoeilaart to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Hoeilaart station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S20 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Hoeilaart may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - S8
S8
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hoeilaart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoeilaart
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Leuven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    41 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 Hoeilaart to Leuven

The distance between Hoeilaart and Leuven is approximately 40.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoeilaart 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 Hoeilaart to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Hoeilaart to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hoeilaart) 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 Hoeilaart to Leuven by bus and train via S8, S20 and 4

To get from Hoeilaart to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Hoeilaart station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S20 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Hoeilaart may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - S8
S8
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hoeilaart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoeilaart
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Leuven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    41 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 Hoeilaart to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line Leuven - Ottignies, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hoeilaart to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line Leuven - Ottignies, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoeilaart and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoeilaart to Leuven?

    The S8 train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve station near Hoeilaart in Hoeilaart to Ottignies station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ottignies station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Hoeilaart and Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hoeilaart to get to Leuven?

    Get on the S8 train from the Louvain-La-Neuve station near Hoeilaart in Hoeilaart.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hoeilaart and Leuven?

    Get off the train at the Ottignies stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the last bus from Hoeilaart to Leuven?

    The last bus from Hoeilaart in Hoeilaart to Leuven in Leuven is the Groenendaal - Hoeilaart - Overijse - Leuven line. It leaves the Hoeilaart Post stop at 11:37 PM.

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