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 you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R70 bus from Anderlecht Coovi station to Brussels South Platform 6 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 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Anderlecht may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R70R70
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anderlecht Coovi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Coovi
    ID 300802
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R70R70
    Wait for bus
    R70
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 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 Anderlecht to Leuven by bus and train via R42, IC and 2

To get from Anderlecht to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R42 bus from Anderlecht Coovi station to Brussels South Platform 6 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 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Anderlecht may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R42R42
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anderlecht Coovi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Coovi
    ID 300802
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R42R42
    Wait for bus
    R42
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 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
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Public transit directions from Anderlecht to Leuven

The distance between Anderlecht and Leuven is approximately 37.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Anderlecht to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Anderlecht to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Anderlecht) 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 Anderlecht to Leuven by bus and train via R42, IC and 2

To get from Anderlecht to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R42 bus from Anderlecht Coovi station to Brussels South Platform 6 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 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Anderlecht may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R42R42
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Anderlecht Coovi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Coovi
    ID 300802
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R42R42
    Wait for bus
    R42
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    28 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line Halle - Sint-Pieters-Leeuw - Brussels South, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line Leerbeek - Lennik - Vlezenbeek - Brussels South, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Anderlecht and Leuven?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Anderlecht to Leuven?

    The R70 bus line goes from Anderlecht Coovi station near Anderlecht in Brussels to Brussels South Platform 6 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels South Platform 6 station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Anderlecht and Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the R70 bus from the Anderlecht Coovi stop near Anderlecht in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brussels South Platform 6 stop, which is closest to Leuven.

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