How to get from Anderlecht to Leuven by bus and train?

From Anderlecht to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Anderlecht to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Anderlecht station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 54 min.

54min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anderlecht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Anderlecht
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Anderlecht to Leuven by bus and train via S8, IC and 40

To get from Anderlecht to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Anderlecht station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anderlecht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Anderlecht
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Anderlecht to Leuven

The distance between Anderlecht, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 37.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Anderlecht 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 Anderlecht

Anderlecht is located at Anderlecht, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Ceria.

Bus stations close to Anderlecht:

  • Ceria
  • Anderlecht Coovi
  • Campus Ceria

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:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven J.Stasstraat
  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk

Related Routes

Alternative route from Anderlecht to Leuven by bus and train via S8, IC and 40

To get from Anderlecht to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Anderlecht station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anderlecht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Anderlecht
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Anderlecht to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Anderlecht to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct train between Anderlecht and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Anderlecht to Leuven?

    The S8 train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve station near Anderlecht in Brussel to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Anderlecht in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the S8 train from the Louvain-La-Neuve station near Anderlecht in Brussel.

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

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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