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

From Mortsel to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Mortsel to Leuven in Leuven, take the L train from Mortsel station to Louvain station. Next, take the 317 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - L
L
Bus - 317317
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mortsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mortsel
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro
  • 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

Alternative route from Mortsel to Leuven by bus and train via L and 2

To get from Mortsel to Leuven in Leuven, take the L train from Mortsel 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 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - L
L
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mortsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mortsel
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 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
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mortsel to Leuven

The distance between Mortsel, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 53.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mortsel 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 Mortsel

Mortsel is located at Mortsel, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Mortsel-Deurnesteenweg.

Train stations close to Mortsel:

  • Mortsel-Deurnesteenweg

Bus stations close to Mortsel:

  • Mortsel Station
  • Mortsel Sint-Amedeuskliniek
  • Mortsel Deurnestraat

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

Alternative route from Mortsel to Leuven by bus and train via L and 2

To get from Mortsel to Leuven in Leuven, take the L train from Mortsel 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 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - L
L
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mortsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mortsel
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 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
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mortsel to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line 317.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Mortsel and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mortsel to Leuven?

    The L train line goes from Louvain station near Mortsel in Mortsel 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 Mortsel to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mortsel in Mortsel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Louvain station near Mortsel in Mortsel.

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

    Get off the train at the Louvain stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Mortsel to Leuven?

    The first train from Mortsel in Mortsel to Leuven in Leuven is Anvers-Central - Louvain. It leaves the Mortsel station at 7:07 AM.

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