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How to get from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Mechelen Brusselpoort station to Mechelen Station Perron 17 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 316 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Bus - 44
Train - L
L
Bus - 316316
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mechelen Brusselpoort

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mechelen Brusselpoort
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, L and R92

To get from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Mechelen Brusselpoort station to Mechelen Station Perron 17 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the R92 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Bus - 44
Train - L
L
Bus - R92R92
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mechelen Brusselpoort

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mechelen Brusselpoort
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R92R92
    Wait for bus
    R92
    Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    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 Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven

The distance between Mechelen Brusselpoort, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 26.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen Brusselpoort 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 Mechelen Brusselpoort

Mechelen Brusselpoort is located at Mechelen Brusselpoort, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Mechelen Korte Pennincstraat.

Train stations close to Mechelen Brusselpoort:

  • Malines
  • Hofstade
  • Malines-Nekkerspoel

Bus stations close to Mechelen Brusselpoort:

  • Mechelen Korte Pennincstraat
  • Mechelen Dodoens
  • Mechelen Oude Brusselsestraat

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, L and R92

To get from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Mechelen Brusselpoort station to Mechelen Station Perron 17 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the R92 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Bus - 44
Train - L
L
Bus - R92R92
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Mechelen Brusselpoort

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mechelen Brusselpoort
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R92R92
    Wait for bus
    R92
    Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    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 Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line L, Bus line 316.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line L, Bus line R92.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mechelen Brusselpoort and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven?

    The 4 bus line goes from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station near Mechelen Brusselpoort in Mechelen to Mechelen Station Perron 17 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Mechelen Brusselpoort in Mechelen and Leuven in Leuven by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Mechelen Station Perron 17 stop near Mechelen Brusselpoort in Mechelen.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven?

    The last train from Mechelen Brusselpoort in Mechelen to Leuven in Leuven is the Louvain - Malines line. It leaves the Malines station at 2:33 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Mechelen Brusselpoort to Leuven?

    The last bus from Mechelen Brusselpoort in Mechelen to Leuven in Leuven is the Mechelen - Kampenhout - Leuven line. It leaves the Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein stop at 12:49 AM.

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