How to get from De Brouckère to Leuven by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from De Brouckère to Leuven in Belgium, take the 3 light rail from De Brouckère station to Gare du Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Light Rail - 3
Light Rail - 3
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Brouckère
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    De Brouckère
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Esplanade
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 61
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 4 and IC

To get from De Brouckère to Leuven in Belgium, take the 4 light rail from De Brouckère station to Gare du Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Brouckère
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    De Brouckère
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 61
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from De Brouckère to Leuven
The distance between De Brouckère, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 29.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from De Brouckère to Leuven by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to De Brouckère

De Brouckère is located at De Brouckère, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Brussel De Brouckère.

Subway stations close to De Brouckère:

  • Sainte-Catherine / Sint-Katelijne
  • Rogier

Bus stations close to De Brouckère:

  • Brussel De Brouckère
  • De Brouckere
  • Arenberg
Public transit stations close to Leuven, Belgium

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station - Perron 1.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station - Perron 1
  • Leuven Station Perron 6
  • Leuven Station Perron 4
Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 4 and IC

To get from De Brouckère to Leuven in Belgium, take the 4 light rail from De Brouckère station to Gare du Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Brouckère
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    De Brouckère
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 61
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from De Brouckère to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from De Brouckère to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between De Brouckère and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from De Brouckère to Leuven?

    The 3 light rail line goes from Esplanade station near De Brouckère in Brussel to Gare du Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gare du Nord station near Leuven in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from De Brouckère to Leuven by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between De Brouckère in Brussel and Leuven in Belgium by light rail and train is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near De Brouckère to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 3 light rail from the Esplanade station near De Brouckère in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between De Brouckère and Leuven?

    Get off the light rail at the Gare du Nord station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.

  • When is the first bus from De Brouckère to Leuven?

    The first bus from De Brouckère in Brussel to Leuven in Belgium is Brussel - Tervuren - Leuven. It leaves the Brussel Rogier stop at 10:15 AM.

  • When is the first train from De Brouckère to Leuven?

    The first train from De Brouckère in Brussel to Leuven in Belgium is Liège-Guillemins - Ostende. It leaves the Bruxelles-Central station at 2:25 AM.

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