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

From Herentals to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Herentals to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Herentals station to Lierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5B bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5B5B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herentals

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herentals
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Heverlee Wetenschapspark
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herentals to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 41

To get from Herentals to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Herentals station to Lierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herentals

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herentals
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Herentals to Leuven

The distance between Herentals, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 63.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herentals 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 Herentals

Herentals is located at Herentals, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Herentals Station Perron 11.

Train stations close to Herentals:

  • Wolfstee

Bus stations close to Herentals:

  • Herentals Station Perron 11
  • Herentals Station Perron 8
  • Herentals Station Perron 3

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 A.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Herentals to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 41

To get from Herentals to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Herentals station to Lierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herentals

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herentals
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Herentals to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 5B.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Herentals and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Herentals to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Herentals in Herentals to Lierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lierre station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Herentals to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Herentals in Herentals and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Herentals in Herentals.

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

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

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