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 in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Heysel station to Gare du Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 1 hr 4 min.

64min
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 39
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train via 6, IC and 43

To get from Heysel to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Heysel station to Gare du Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Heysel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 39
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Heysel to Leuven

The distance between Heysel, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 42.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 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.

Public transit stations close to Heysel

Heysel is located at Heysel, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Heysel.

Subway stations close to Heysel:

  • Heysel

Bus stations close to Heysel:

  • Heysel
  • Palais 12
  • Roi Baudouin

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 A.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Wijgmaal
  • Heverlee
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Leuven:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Heysel to Leuven by bus, subway and train via 6, IC and 43

To get from Heysel to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Heysel station to Gare du Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Heysel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 39
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Heysel to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line 6, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Subway line 6, Train line IC, Bus line 43.

  • 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 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Heysel to Leuven?

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

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

    The total travel time between Heysel in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 4 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 Brussel.

  • 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 in Leuven.

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