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

From Herne to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Herne to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Herne station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Platform 6 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Herne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herne
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Dendermonde
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herne to Leuven by bus and train via S3, IC and 41

To get from Herne to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Herne station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Herne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

83min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herne
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Dendermonde
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herne to Leuven

The distance between Herne and Leuven is approximately 66.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herne to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Herne to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Herne to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Herne) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Herne to Leuven by bus and train via S3, IC and 41

To get from Herne to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Herne station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Herne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

83min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herne
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Dendermonde
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line Denderleeuw - Dendermonde, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Train line Denderleeuw - Dendermonde, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Herne and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Herne to Leuven?

    The S3 train line goes from Dendermonde station near Herne in Herne to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels North station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Herne and Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the S3 train from the Dendermonde station near Herne in Herne.

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

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

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