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

From Hasselt to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Hasselt to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Hasselt station to Louvain station. Next, take the 5A 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 2 min.

62min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hasselt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hasselt
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Wetenschapspark
  • 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 Hasselt to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 4

To get from Hasselt to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Hasselt 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 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hasselt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hasselt
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    51 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 Hasselt to Leuven

The distance between Hasselt, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 61.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hasselt 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 Hasselt

Hasselt is located at Hasselt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Hasselt Station Perron 1.

Train stations close to Hasselt:

  • Kiewit

Bus stations close to Hasselt:

  • Hasselt Station Perron 1
  • Hasselt Station Perron 6
  • Hasselt Station Perron 5

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:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven De Bruul

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hasselt to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 4

To get from Hasselt to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Hasselt 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 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hasselt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hasselt
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    51 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 Hasselt to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Hasselt and Leuven?

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

  • Which train line goes from Hasselt to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Blankenberge station near Hasselt in Hasselt 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 Hasselt to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hasselt in Hasselt and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Blankenberge station near Hasselt in Hasselt.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Hasselt to Leuven?

    The first train from Hasselt in Hasselt to Leuven in Leuven is Anvers-Central - Hasselt. It leaves the Hasselt station at 5:36 AM.

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