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

By bus and train

To get from Gentbrugge to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S53 train from Gentbrugge 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 29 min.

89min
Train - S53
S53
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Gentbrugge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gentbrugge
  • 2
    Train - S53S53
    Wait for train
    S53
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    7 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 S53, IC and 631

To get from Gentbrugge to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S53 train from Gentbrugge 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 33 min.

93min
Train - S53
S53
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 631631
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Gentbrugge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gentbrugge
  • 2
    Train - S53S53
    Wait for train
    S53
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    7 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 Gentbrugge to Leuven

The distance between Gentbrugge, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 89.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gentbrugge 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 Gentbrugge

Gentbrugge is located at Gentbrugge, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Gentbrugge Meersemdries.

Bus stations close to Gentbrugge:

  • Gentbrugge Meersemdries
  • Gentbrugge Braemkasteel
  • Gentbrugge Tweekapellenstraat

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 S53, IC and 631

To get from Gentbrugge to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S53 train from Gentbrugge 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 33 min.

93min
Train - S53
S53
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 631631
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Gentbrugge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gentbrugge
  • 2
    Train - S53S53
    Wait for train
    S53
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    7 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 Gentbrugge to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line S53, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line S53, Bus line IC, Bus line 631.

  • Is there a direct train between Gentbrugge and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gentbrugge to Leuven?

    The S53 train line goes from Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gentbrugge in Gent to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Gentbrugge in Gent and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the S53 train from the Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Gentbrugge in Gent.

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

    Get off the train at the Gand-Saint-Pierre stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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