How to get from Brussels Airport to Leuven by bus and train?

From Brussels Airport to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, 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 32 min.

32min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels Airport to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 4

To get from Brussels Airport to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels Airport to Leuven

The distance between Brussels Airport and Leuven is approximately 21.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels Airport to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 4

To get from Brussels Airport to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels Airport to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels Airport to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station near Brussels Airport in Belgium to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hasselt station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport and Leuven by train and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Brussels Airport-Zaventem station near Brussels Airport in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels Airport and Leuven?

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

  • When is the first train from Brussels Airport to Leuven?

    The first train from Brussels Airport in Belgium to Leuven in Leuven is Louvain - Mechelen. It leaves the Brussels Airport-Zaventem station at 2:47 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Brussels Airport to Leuven?

    The first bus from Brussels Airport in Belgium to Leuven in Leuven is Zaventem Brussels Airport - Kortenberg - Everberg - Leuven. It leaves the Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B stop at 10:11 AM.

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