How to get from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven by bus and train?

From Charleroi Tirou to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to Heverlee station. Next, take the 2 bus from Heverlee Station station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Charleroi-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heverlee
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    ID 302925
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leuven Engels Plein
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 3

To get from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Charleroi-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Herent Keierveld
  • 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 Charleroi Tirou to Leuven

The distance between Charleroi Tirou, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 64.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleroi Tirou 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 Charleroi Tirou

Charleroi Tirou is located at Charleroi Tirou, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Charleroi Tirou (M).

Subway stations close to Charleroi Tirou:

  • Charleroi Tirou (M)
  • Charleroi Sambre (M)
  • Charleroi Parc (M)

Bus stations close to Charleroi Tirou:

  • Charleroi Tirou (M)
  • Charleroi Rue Pruniau
  • Charleroi Rive Gauche

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:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven J.Stasstraat
  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 3

To get from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Charleroi-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Herent Keierveld
  • 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 Charleroi Tirou to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Charleroi Tirou and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Charleroi-Central station near Charleroi Tirou in Charleroi 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 Charleroi Tirou to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Charleroi Tirou in Charleroi and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Charleroi Tirou to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Charleroi-Central station near Charleroi Tirou in Charleroi.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Charleroi Tirou and Leuven?

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

  • When is the first train from Charleroi Tirou to Leuven?

    The first train from Charleroi Tirou in Charleroi to Leuven in Leuven is Charleroi-Central - Louvain. It leaves the Charleroi-Central station at 6:39 AM.

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