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How to get from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. Next, take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Midi
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC and 371

To get from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. Next, take the 371 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 371371
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Midi
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven
The distance between Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 33.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation 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 Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation

Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation is located at Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Bruxelles-Midi.

Subway stations close to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation:

  • Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation

Train stations close to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation:

  • Bruxelles-Midi

Bus stations close to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation:

  • Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
  • Gare du Midi
  • Bruxelles Midi
Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven J.Stasstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven J.Stasstraat
  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven Half Maartstraat

Alternative route by bus and train via IC and 371

To get from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. Next, take the 371 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 371371
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Midi
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct train between Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Louvain station near Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation in Brussel to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Louvain station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Louvain station near Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation and Leuven?

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

  • When is the first train from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation to Leuven?

    The first train from Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is Liège-Guillemins - Ostende. It leaves the Bruxelles-Midi station at 2:20 AM.

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