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

From Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Brussels South 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 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Tirou (M) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

112min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - 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
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven

The distance between Charleroi Tirou (M) and Leuven is approximately 89.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charleroi Tirou (M)) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Charleroi Central station near Charleroi Tirou (M) in Charleroi to Brussels South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels South station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charleroi Tirou (M) to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Charleroi Tirou (M) and Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Charleroi Central station near Charleroi Tirou (M) in Charleroi.

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

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

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

    The first train from Charleroi Tirou (M) in Charleroi to Leuven in Leuven is Charleroi Central - Louvain. It leaves the Charleroi Central station at 7:39 AM.

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