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

From Diest to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Diest to Leuven in Leuven, take the L train from Diest station to Louvain station. Next, take the 1 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Train - L
L
Bus - 11
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Bertem Voer
  • 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 Diest to Leuven by bus and train via L and 2

To get from Diest to Leuven in Leuven, take the L train from Diest 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 51 min.

51min
Train - L
L
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

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

The distance between Diest, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 34.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diest to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

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

To get from Diest to Leuven in Leuven, take the L train from Diest 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 51 min.

51min
Train - L
L
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Train line L, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Train line L, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Diest and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diest to Leuven?

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

    The total travel time between Diest in Diest and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 45 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from Diest to Leuven?

    The first train from Diest in Diest to Leuven in Leuven is Anvers-Central - Hasselt. It leaves the Diest station at 5:50 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Diest to Leuven?

    The first bus from Diest in Diest to Leuven in Leuven is Diest - Tielt-Winge - Leuven. It leaves the Diest Station Perron 4 stop at 9:06 AM.

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