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

From Waregem to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Waregem to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Waregem station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5B bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5B5B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Waregem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waregem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    15 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 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Heverlee Wetenschapspark
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Waregem to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Waregem station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Waregem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waregem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    15 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 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waregem to Leuven

The distance between Waregem, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 112.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waregem 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 Waregem

Waregem is located at Waregem, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Waregem Station Perron 5.

Bus stations close to Waregem:

  • Waregem Station Perron 5
  • Waregem Scholen Westerlaan
  • Waregem Ziekenhuis

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Half Maartstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Tessenstraat
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat

Related Routes

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

To get from Waregem to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Waregem station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Waregem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waregem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    15 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 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 5B.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Waregem 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 Waregem to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Waregem in Waregem 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 Waregem to Leuven by train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Waregem in Waregem.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Waregem to Leuven?

    The first train from Waregem in Waregem to Leuven in Leuven is Courtrai - Louvain. It leaves the Waregem station at 5:29 AM.

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