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

By bus and train

To get from Melkouwen to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the L train from Melkouwen station to Heist-Op-Den-Berg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BUS bus and finally take the 32A bus from Aarschot Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Station Perron 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - L
L
Bus - BUSBUS
Bus - 32A32A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Melkouwen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melkouwen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Heist-Op-Den-Berg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heist-Op-Den-Berg
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Aarschot
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aarschot
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aarschot Station Perron 4
    ID 109048
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32A32A
    Wait for bus
    32A
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 1
    ID 303124
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.09 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via L, BUS and IC

To get from Melkouwen to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Melkouwen station to Heist-Op-Den-Berg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BUS bus and finally take the IC train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Train - L
L
Bus - BUSBUS
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Melkouwen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melkouwen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Heist-Op-Den-Berg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heist-Op-Den-Berg
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Aarschot
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aarschot
    36 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melkouwen to Leuven

The distance between Melkouwen, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 35.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melkouwen 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 Melkouwen

Melkouwen is located at Melkouwen, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Berlaar Melkouwen Station.

Train stations close to Melkouwen:

  • Heist-Op-Den-Berg
  • Berlaar

Bus stations close to Melkouwen:

  • Berlaar Melkouwen Station
  • Berlaar Melkouwen
  • Berlaar Heidestraat

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 C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Alternative route by bus and train via L, BUS and IC

To get from Melkouwen to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Melkouwen station to Heist-Op-Den-Berg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BUS bus and finally take the IC train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Train - L
L
Bus - BUSBUS
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Melkouwen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melkouwen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Heist-Op-Den-Berg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heist-Op-Den-Berg
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Aarschot
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aarschot
    36 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line BUS, Bus line 32A.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line BUS, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Melkouwen and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melkouwen to Leuven?

    The L train line goes from Heist-Op-Den-Berg station near Melkouwen in Berlaar to Heist-Op-Den-Berg station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Heist-Op-Den-Berg station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Melkouwen in Berlaar and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Heist-Op-Den-Berg station near Melkouwen in Berlaar.

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

    Get off the train at the Heist-Op-Den-Berg stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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