How to get from Erasme to Leuven by bus, subway and train?

From Erasme to Leuven by bus, subway and train

To get from Erasme to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 subway from Erasme station to Central Station 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 6 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Erasme may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Erasme

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Erasme
    ID 30
    80 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Herrmann-Debroux
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central Station
    ID 7
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Central
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    23 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 Erasme to Leuven by bus, subway and train via 5, S19 and 5B

To get from Erasme to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 subway from Erasme station to Merode station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 5B 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 33 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Erasme may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Train - S19
S19
Bus - 5B5B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Erasme

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Erasme
    ID 30
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Herrmann-Debroux
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Merode
    ID 12
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merode
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    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 Erasme to Leuven

The distance between Erasme and Leuven is approximately 41.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erasme to Leuven by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Erasme to Leuven

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

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Alternative route from Erasme to Leuven by bus, subway and train via 5, S19 and 5B

To get from Erasme to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 subway from Erasme station to Merode station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 5B 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 33 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Erasme may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Train - S19
S19
Bus - 5B5B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Erasme

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Erasme
    ID 30
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Herrmann-Debroux
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Merode
    ID 12
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merode
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    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 Erasme to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line Erasmus - Herrmann-Debroux, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Subway line Erasmus - Herrmann-Debroux, Train line S19, Bus line Bierbeek - Heverlee Science Park.

  • Is there a direct subway between Erasme and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Erasme to Leuven?

    The 5 subway line goes from Erasme station near Erasme in Brussels to Herrmann-Debroux station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Herrmann-Debroux station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Erasme to Leuven by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Erasme and Leuven by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Erasme to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 5 subway from the Erasme station near Erasme in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Erasme and Leuven?

    Get off the subway at the Herrmann-Debroux stop, which is closest to Leuven.

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