How to get from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven by bus, subway and train?

From Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven by bus, subway and train

To get from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from West Station station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from West Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    West Station
    ID 1
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    ID 49
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 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 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven

The distance between Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station and Leuven is approximately 35.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station 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 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line 6, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct subway between Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station 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 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven?

    The 6 subway line goes from West Station near Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station in Brussels to South Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station and Leuven by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 6 subway from the West Station near Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station and Leuven?

    Get off the subway at the South Station, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station to Leuven?

    The first train from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is Brussels South - Genk. It leaves the Brussels South station at 7:11 AM.

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