How to get from La Hulpe to Leuven by bus and train?

From La Hulpe to Leuven by bus and train

To get from La Hulpe to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from La Hulpe 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 15 min.

75min
Train - S8
S8
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from La Hulpe

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    La Hulpe
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    14 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 La Hulpe to Leuven by bus and train via S8, S20 and 4

To get from La Hulpe to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from La Hulpe 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 19 min.

79min
Train - S8
S8
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from La Hulpe

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    La Hulpe
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    14 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 La Hulpe to Leuven

The distance between La Hulpe and Leuven is approximately 36.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Hulpe to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To get from La Hulpe to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from La Hulpe 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 19 min.

79min
Train - S8
S8
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from La Hulpe

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    La Hulpe
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    14 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 La Hulpe to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line Leuven - Ottignies, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Hulpe to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line Leuven - Ottignies, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between La Hulpe and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from La Hulpe to Leuven?

    The S8 train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve station near La Hulpe in Overijse 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 La Hulpe to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between La Hulpe and Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

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

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

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