How to get from Lierde to Leuven by train?

From Lierde to Leuven by train

To get from Lierde to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S52 train from Lierde station to Zottegem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S19 train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - S52
S52
Train - IC
IC
Train - S19
S19
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Lierde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lierde
  • 2
    Train - S52S52
    Wait for train
    S52
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zottegem
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    62 min
  • 6
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Louvain
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.17 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lierde to Leuven by train via S52, IC and IC

To get from Lierde to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S52 train from Lierde station to Zottegem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - S52
S52
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Lierde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lierde
  • 2
    Train - S52S52
    Wait for train
    S52
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zottegem
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    34 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.17 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lierde to Leuven

The distance between Lierde, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 85.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lierde to Leuven by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lierde

Lierde is located at Lierde, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Sint-Maria-Lierde Station.

Bus stations close to Lierde:

  • Sint-Maria-Lierde Station
  • Sint-Maria-Lierde Groenstraat
  • Sint-Maria-Lierde Schoolstraat

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:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lierde to Leuven by train via S52, IC and IC

To get from Lierde to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S52 train from Lierde station to Zottegem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - S52
S52
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Lierde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lierde
  • 2
    Train - S52S52
    Wait for train
    S52
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zottegem
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    34 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    1.17 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line S52, Bus line IC, Bus line S19.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line S52, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Lierde and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lierde to Leuven?

    The S52 train line goes from Zottegem station near Lierde in Lierde to Zottegem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Zottegem station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lierde to Leuven by train?

    The total travel time between Lierde in Lierde and Leuven in Leuven by train is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the S52 train from the Zottegem station near Lierde in Lierde.

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

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

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