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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 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 11 min.

71min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
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
    Binche
  • 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
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herentals to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 8

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 8 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 13 min.

73min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 88
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
    Binche
  • 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
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bertem Rond-Punt
  • 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 63.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 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 Sint-Waldetrudiskerk.

Train stations close to Herentals:

  • Wolfstee

Bus stations close to Herentals:

  • Herentals Sint-Waldetrudiskerk
  • Herentals Kerkstraat
  • Herentals Markt - Grote Markt
Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Half Maartstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B

Alternative route from Herentals to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 8

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 8 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 13 min.

73min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 88
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
    Binche
  • 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
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bertem Rond-Punt
  • 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 71 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 8.

  • 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 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Herentals to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Binche 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 11 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Binche 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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