How to get from Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train?

From Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train

To get from Heysel to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Heysel station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Platform 6 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Heysel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Heysel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 25
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    ID 13
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train via 6, IC and 40

To get from Heysel to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Heysel station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Heysel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Heysel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 25
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    ID 13
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heysel to Leuven

The distance between Heysel and Leuven is approximately 42.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Heysel to Leuven

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Heysel to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Heysel) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train via 6, IC and 40

To get from Heysel to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Heysel station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Heysel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Heysel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 25
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    ID 13
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line King Baudouin - Elisabeth, Train line Kortrijk - Welkenraedt, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line King Baudouin - Elisabeth, Train line Kortrijk - Welkenraedt, Bus line 40 Diest - Tielt-Winge - Louvain.

  • Is there a direct subway between Heysel and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Heysel to Leuven?

    The 6 subway line goes from Heysel station near Heysel in Brussels to Elisabeth station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Elisabeth station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heysel to Leuven by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Heysel and Leuven by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Heysel to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 6 subway from the Heysel station near Heysel in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Heysel and Leuven?

    Get off the subway at the Elisabeth stop, which is closest to Leuven.

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