How to get from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 370 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 370370
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via S1, T and 3

To get from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Bruxelles-Central station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T train and finally take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - T
T
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 5
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 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 Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven

The distance between Grand-Place / Grote Markt, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 32.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand-Place / Grote Markt 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 Grand-Place / Grote Markt

Grand-Place / Grote Markt is located at Grand-Place / Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Manneken-Pis.

Subway stations close to Grand-Place / Grote Markt:

  • Gare Centrale / Centraal Station

Train stations close to Grand-Place / Grote Markt:

  • Bruxelles-Central
  • Bruxelles-Chapelle

Bus stations close to Grand-Place / Grote Markt:

  • Manneken-Pis
  • Bibliothèque / Bibliotheek
  • Bourse / Beurs

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 C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via S1, T and 3

To get from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Bruxelles-Central station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T train and finally take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - T
T
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 5
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 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 Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 370.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line T, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand-Place / Grote Markt and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Central station near Grand-Place / Grote Markt in Brussel to Landen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Landen station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand-Place / Grote Markt in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand-Place / Grote Markt to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Central station near Grand-Place / Grote Markt in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand-Place / Grote Markt and Leuven?

    Get off the train at the Landen stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Grand-Place / Grote Markt to Leuven?

    The first train from Grand-Place / Grote Markt in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is Bruges - Genk. It leaves the Bruxelles-Central station at 8:17 AM.

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