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 in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Hoeilaart station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5B bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5B5B
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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Heverlee Wetenschapspark
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hoeilaart to Leuven by bus and train via S8, IC and 41

To get from Hoeilaart to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Hoeilaart station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hoeilaart to Leuven

The distance between Hoeilaart, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 47.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 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.

Public transit stations close to Hoeilaart

Hoeilaart is located at Hoeilaart, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Hoeilaart A. Rowiesstraat.

Train stations close to Hoeilaart:

  • Groenendaal
  • La Hulpe

Bus stations close to Hoeilaart:

  • Hoeilaart A. Rowiesstraat
  • Hoeilaart Boomgaard
  • Hoeilaart J.B.Denayerstraat

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hoeilaart to Leuven by bus and train via S8, IC and 41

To get from Hoeilaart to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Hoeilaart station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    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 61 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 5B.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • 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 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoeilaart to Leuven?

    The S8 train line goes from Zottegem station near Hoeilaart in Hoeilaart to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

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

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

    Get on the S8 train from the Zottegem station near Hoeilaart in Hoeilaart.

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

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Nord stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

  • When is the last bus from Hoeilaart to Leuven?

    The last bus from Hoeilaart in Hoeilaart to Leuven in Leuven is the Hoeilaart - Overijse - Leuven - Kortrijk-Dutsel line. It leaves the Hoeilaart Nero stop at 2:45 AM.

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