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

From Opwijk to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Opwijk to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Opwijk station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Opwijk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Opwijk
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Opwijk to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Opwijk 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 58 min.

58min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Opwijk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Opwijk
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 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 Opwijk to Leuven

The distance between Opwijk, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 52.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Opwijk 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 Opwijk

Opwijk is located at Opwijk, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Opwijk Station Perron 2.

Train stations close to Opwijk:

  • Heizijde
  • Merchtem

Bus stations close to Opwijk:

  • Opwijk Station Perron 2
  • Opwijk Heirbaan
  • Opwijk Marktstraat

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Sint-Michielskerk.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Tessenstraat

Related Routes

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

To get from Opwijk to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Opwijk 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 58 min.

58min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Opwijk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Opwijk
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 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 Opwijk to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Opwijk and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Opwijk to Leuven?

    The S3 train line goes from Denderleeuw station near Opwijk in Opwijk 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 Opwijk to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Opwijk in Opwijk and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 59 min.

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

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

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

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

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