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How to get from Herne to Leuven by train?

From Herne to Leuven by train

To get from Herne to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S6 train from Herne station to Enghien station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S6 train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - S6
S6
Train - S6
S6
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herne
  • 2
    Train - S6S6
    Wait for train
    S6
    Enghien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Enghien
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - S6S6
    Wait for train
    S6
    Schaerbeek
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    28 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 Herne to Leuven

The distance between Herne, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 66.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herne 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 Herne

Herne is located at Herne, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Herne Stationsstraat.

Train stations close to Herne:

  • Tollembeek
  • Gammerages
  • Enghien

Bus stations close to Herne:

  • Herne Stationsstraat
  • Herne Groeneboom
  • Herne Heldenplein

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 B.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Herent
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line S6, Bus line S6, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Herne and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Herne to Leuven?

    The S6 train line goes from Enghien station near Herne in Herne to Enghien station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Enghien station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Herne in Herne and Leuven in Leuven by train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the S6 train from the Enghien station near Herne in Herne.

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

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