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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 in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from La Hulpe 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 4 min.

64min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5B5B
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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    31 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
    110 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 La Hulpe to Leuven by bus and train via S8, IC and 41

To get from La Hulpe to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from La Hulpe 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 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    31 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
    110 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 La Hulpe to Leuven

The distance between La Hulpe, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 50.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 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.

Public transit stations close to La Hulpe

La Hulpe is located at La Hulpe, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is La Hulpe Gare - Quai 2.

Train stations close to La Hulpe:

  • Hoeilaart
  • Rixensart
  • Genval

Bus stations close to La Hulpe:

  • La Hulpe Gare - Quai 2
  • Terhulpen Station
  • La Hulpe O.N.E.

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 C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

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

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

To get from La Hulpe to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from La Hulpe 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 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    31 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
    110 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 La Hulpe to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 5B.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • 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 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from La Hulpe to Leuven?

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

    The total travel time between La Hulpe in Overijse and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the S8 train from the Zottegem 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 Bruxelles-Nord stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.