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

From Alost to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Alost to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi 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 28 min.

88min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alost
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 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
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alost to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 631

To get from Alost to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi 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 29 min.

89min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 631631
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alost
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 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
    4 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 Alost to Leuven

The distance between Alost, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 61.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alost 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 Alost

Alost is located at Alost, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Aalst Station Perron 1.

Train stations close to Alost:

  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Haaltert
  • Erembodegem

Bus stations close to Alost:

  • Aalst Station Perron 1
  • Aalst Station Perron 2
  • Aalst Station Perron 3

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven De Bruul.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Alternative route from Alost to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 631

To get from Alost to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi 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 29 min.

89min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 631631
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alost
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 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
    4 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 Alost to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 631.

  • Is there a direct train between Alost and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alost to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Lokeren station near Alost in Aalst to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Alost in Aalst and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Lokeren station near Alost in Aalst.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Alost to Leuven?

    The last train from Alost in Aalst to Leuven in Leuven is the La Panne - Louvain line. It leaves the Alost station at 12:43 AM.