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

From Forest-Est to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Forest-Est to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 50 bus from Saint-Denis station to Gare du Midi 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 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Saint-Denis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Denis
    ID 1248
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Gare du Midi
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 3211
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest-Est to Leuven by bus, light rail and train

To get from Forest-Est to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 light rail from Monaco station to Gare du Midi 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 82
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Monaco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Monaco
    ID 2667
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 82
    Wait for light rail
    82
    Gare De Berchem
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 0636
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest-Est to Leuven

The distance between Forest-Est, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 37.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest-Est 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 Forest-Est

Forest-Est is located at Forest-Est, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Forest National.

Bus stations close to Forest-Est:

  • Forest National
  • Monaco
  • Saint-Denis

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 B.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

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

From Forest-Est to Leuven by bus, light rail and train

To get from Forest-Est to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 light rail from Monaco station to Gare du Midi 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 82
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Monaco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Monaco
    ID 2667
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 82
    Wait for light rail
    82
    Gare De Berchem
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 0636
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest-Est to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 50, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Light Rail line 82, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest-Est and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest-Est to Leuven?

    The 50 bus line goes from Saint-Denis station near Forest-Est in Brussel to Gare du Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gare du Midi station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Forest-Est in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest-Est to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Saint-Denis stop near Forest-Est in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest-Est and Leuven?

    Get off the bus at the Gare du Midi stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.