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

By bus and train

To get from Tielt to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Tielt station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Tielt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tielt
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 631

To get from Tielt to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Tielt station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 631 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 631631
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Tielt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tielt
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 631631
    Wait for bus
    631
    Haasrode Kerk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tielt to Leuven

The distance between Tielt, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 115.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tielt 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 Tielt

Tielt is located at Tielt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Tielt Gruuthusestraat.

Bus stations close to Tielt:

  • Tielt Gruuthusestraat
  • Tielt Vti
  • Tielt Vierhoek

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 IC, IC and 631

To get from Tielt to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Tielt station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 631 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 631631
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Tielt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tielt
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 631631
    Wait for bus
    631
    Haasrode Kerk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 631.

  • Is there a direct train between Tielt and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tielt to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Landen station near Tielt in Tielt to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Tielt in Tielt and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Landen station near Tielt in Tielt.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Tielt to Leuven?

    The last train from Tielt in Tielt to Leuven in Leuven is the La Panne - Louvain line. It leaves the Tielt station at 11:42 PM.

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