How to get from Bordet Station to Leuven by bus and train?

From Bordet Station to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Bordet Station to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R26 bus from Brussels Haren Bordet Station station to Brussels North Drop-off Point 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 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Bordet Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Haren Bordet Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussels Haren Bordet Station
    ID 377795
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bordet Station to Leuven by bus and train via R27, S2 and 5A

To get from Bordet Station to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R27 bus from Evere Bordet Station station to Brussels Harenheyde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Bordet Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R27R27
Train - S2
S2
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Evere Bordet Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evere Bordet Station
    ID 300920
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R27R27
    Wait for bus
    R27
    Keerbergen Church
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels Harenheyde
    ID 300896
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Haren
    710 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    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
    110 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 Bordet Station to Leuven

The distance between Bordet Station and Leuven is approximately 35.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bordet Station 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 Bordet Station to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Bordet Station to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bordet Station) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bordet Station to Leuven by bus and train via R27, S2 and 5A

To get from Bordet Station to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R27 bus from Evere Bordet Station station to Brussels Harenheyde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Bordet Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R27R27
Train - S2
S2
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Evere Bordet Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evere Bordet Station
    ID 300920
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R27R27
    Wait for bus
    R27
    Keerbergen Church
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels Harenheyde
    ID 300896
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Haren
    710 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    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
    110 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bordet Station to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line Zaventem Brussels Airport - Bordet - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bordet Station to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line Brussels North - Haacht - Keerbergen, Train line Braine-le-Comte - Leuven, Bus line Bierbeek Sint-Kamillus - Heverlee Science Park.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bordet Station and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bordet Station to Leuven?

    The R26 bus line goes from Brussels Haren Bordet Station station near Bordet Station in Brussels to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bordet Station to Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bordet Station and Leuven by bus and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bordet Station to get to Leuven?

    Get on the R26 bus from the Brussels Haren Bordet Station stop near Bordet Station in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bordet Station and Leuven?

    Get off the bus at the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Bordet Station to Leuven?

    The first train from Bordet Station in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is Braine-le-Comte - Leuven. It leaves the South Haren station at 2:57 AM.

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