How to get from Forest-East to Leuven by bus and train?

From Forest-East to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Forest-East to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-East station to Brussels South 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 44 min.

44min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Forest-East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-East
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 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 Forest-East to Leuven by bus and train via S1, IC and 42

To get from Forest-East to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-East station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 42 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Forest-East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-East
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2
  • 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 Forest-East to Leuven

The distance between Forest-East and Leuven is approximately 36.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest-East 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 Forest-East to Leuven by bus and train via S1, IC and 42

To get from Forest-East to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-East station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 42 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Forest-East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-East
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2
  • 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 Forest-East to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest-East to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line IC, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest-East and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest-East to Leuven?

    The S1 train line goes from Antwerp Central station near Forest-East in Brussels to Brussels South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels South station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest-East to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest-East and Leuven by train and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest-East to get to Leuven?

    Get on the S1 train from the Antwerp Central station near Forest-East in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest-East and Leuven?

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

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