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

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. Next, 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 24 min.

24min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
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
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 4

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. Next, take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min.

24min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
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
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 20.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Brussels Airport-Zaventem is located at Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C.

Train stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Zaventem
  • Diegem

Bus stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C
  • Brussels Airport
  • Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Dirk Boutslaan.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 4

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. Next, take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min.

24min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
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
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 24 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 Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Louvain station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 24 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 Louvain stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The first train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Leuven in Leuven is Anvers-Central - Hasselt. It leaves the Brussels Airport-Zaventem station at 6:21 AM.

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

    The last bus from Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Leuven in Leuven is the Zaventem Brussels Airport - Kortenberg - Everberg - Leuven line. It leaves the Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B stop at 7:15 AM.

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