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

From Lommel to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Lommel to Leuven you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Bus bus from Lommel station to Mol station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Lommel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

150min
Bus - BusBus
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Lommel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lommel
  • 2
    Bus - BusBus
    Wait for bus
    Bus
    Mol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mol
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    52 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    40 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    1.18 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lommel to Leuven by bus and train via X18, IC and 5A

To get from Lommel to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X18 bus from Lommel Highway station to Hasselt Station Platform 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Lommel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Lommel Highway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lommel Highway
    ID 405771
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lommel to Leuven

The distance between Lommel and Leuven is approximately 123.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lommel to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lommel to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Lommel to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lommel) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lommel to Leuven by bus and train via X18, IC and 5A

To get from Lommel to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X18 bus from Lommel Highway station to Hasselt Station Platform 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Lommel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Lommel Highway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lommel Highway
    ID 405771
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line Bus, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line X18, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lommel and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lommel to Leuven?

    The Bus bus line goes from Mol station near Lommel in Lommel to Antwerp-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Antwerp-Berchem station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Lommel and Leuven by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lommel to get to Leuven?

    Get on the Bus bus from the Mol stop near Lommel in Lommel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lommel and Leuven?

    Get off the bus at the Antwerp-Berchem station, which is closest to Leuven.

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