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How to get from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven by bus and train?

From Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Louvain station. Next, 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 12 min.

72min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anvers-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 8

To get from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 8 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 88
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anvers-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bertem Rond-Punt
  • 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 Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven

The distance between Antwerpen Astrid Metro, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 57.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Antwerpen Astrid Metro 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 Antwerpen Astrid Metro

Antwerpen Astrid Metro is located at Antwerpen Astrid Metro, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 3.

Train stations close to Antwerpen Astrid Metro:

  • Anvers-Central

Bus stations close to Antwerpen Astrid Metro:

  • Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 3
  • Antwerp
  • Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Half Maartstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat

Alternative route from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 8

To get from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 8 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 88
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anvers-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bertem Rond-Punt
  • 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 Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct train between Antwerpen Astrid Metro and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Antwerpen Astrid Metro in Antwerpen 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 Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Antwerpen Astrid Metro in Antwerpen and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Antwerpen Astrid Metro to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Antwerpen Astrid Metro in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Antwerpen Astrid Metro and Leuven?

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

  • When is the first train from Antwerpen Astrid Metro to Leuven?

    The first train from Antwerpen Astrid Metro in Antwerpen to Leuven in Leuven is Anvers-Central - Brussels Airport-Zaventem. It leaves the Anvers-Central station at 6:49 AM.

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