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

From Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Merchtem to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Merchtem station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC 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 54 min.

54min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train via S3, IC and 41

To get from Merchtem to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Merchtem station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 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 Merchtem to Leuven

The distance between Merchtem and Leuven is approximately 49.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train via S3, IC and 41

To get from Merchtem to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Merchtem station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 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 Merchtem to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Train line Denderleeuw - Dendermonde, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Train line Denderleeuw - Dendermonde, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Merchtem and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merchtem to Leuven?

    The S3 train line goes from Denderleeuw station near Merchtem in Merchtem to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels North station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Merchtem and Leuven by train and bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the S3 train from the Denderleeuw station near Merchtem in Merchtem.

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

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

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