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

From Aarschot to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Aarschot to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. Next, take the 5B bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min.

21min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5B5B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Aarschot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aarschot
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    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 Aarschot to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 40

To get from Aarschot to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. Next, take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min.

25min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Aarschot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aarschot
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 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 Aarschot to Leuven

The distance between Aarschot, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 16.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aarschot 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 Aarschot

Aarschot is located at Aarschot, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Aarschot Station Perron 5.

Train stations close to Aarschot:

  • Langdorp

Bus stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot Station Perron 5
  • Aarschot Station Perron 3
  • Aarschot Station Perron 6

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
  • Herent
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aarschot to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 40

To get from Aarschot to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Aarschot station to Louvain station. Next, take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min.

25min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Aarschot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aarschot
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 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 Aarschot to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 5B.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct train between Aarschot and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aarschot to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Louvain station near Aarschot in Aarschot 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 Aarschot to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aarschot in Aarschot and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 21 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Louvain station near Aarschot in Aarschot.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Aarschot to Leuven?

    The first train from Aarschot in Aarschot to Leuven in Leuven is Anvers-Central - Hasselt. It leaves the Aarschot station at 6:02 AM.

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