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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by train

Take one direct train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven in Belgium: take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min.

13min
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station Leuven
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven in Belgium, take the R26 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station to Zaventem Station station. Next, take the S9 train from Zaventem station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min.

24min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - S9
S9
Leaves from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Station
    ID 303892
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaventem
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leuven
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 19.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven in Belgium, take the R26 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station to Zaventem Station station. Next, take the S9 train from Zaventem station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min.

24min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - S9
S9
Leaves from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Station
    ID 303892
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaventem
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leuven
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line Zaventem Brussels Airport - Bordet - Brussels North, Train line S9.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Leuven?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Leuven in Belgium in 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Hasselt station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station near Leuven in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by train?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Leuven in Belgium by train is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport-Zaventem to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Hasselt station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Leuven?

    Get off the train at the Brussels Airport-Zaventem station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.

  • When is the first train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven?

    The first train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Leuven in Belgium is Antwerp-Central - Hasselt. It leaves the Brussels Airport-Zaventem station at 7:21 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven?

    The first bus from Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Leuven in Belgium is Zaventem Brussels Airport - Kortenberg - Everberg - Leuven. It leaves the Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B stop at 9:11 AM.

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