How to get from Gare du Midi to Leuven by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gare du Midi to Leuven in Leuven, take the T train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to train stationTrain - T
T
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Midi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 5
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via T and 5

To get from Gare du Midi to Leuven in Leuven, take the T train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. Next, take the 5 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to train stationTrain - T
T
Bus - 55
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Midi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 7
    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 Gare du Midi to Leuven

The distance between Gare du Midi, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 33.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare du Midi 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 Gare du Midi

Gare du Midi is located at Gare du Midi, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation.

Subway stations close to Gare du Midi:

  • Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation

Train stations close to Gare du Midi:

  • Bruxelles-Midi

Bus stations close to Gare du Midi:

  • Sint-Gillis Engeland
  • Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
  • Bruxelles Midi

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via T and 5

To get from Gare du Midi to Leuven in Leuven, take the T train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Louvain station. Next, take the 5 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to train stationTrain - T
T
Bus - 55
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Midi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 7
    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 Gare du Midi to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line T, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gare du Midi to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line T, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Gare du Midi and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gare du Midi to Leuven?

    The T train line goes from Bruxelles-Midi station near Gare du Midi in Brussel to Ottignies station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ottignies station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gare du Midi to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gare du Midi in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gare du Midi to get to Leuven?

    Get on the T train from the Bruxelles-Midi station near Gare du Midi in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gare du Midi and Leuven?

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

  • When is the first train from Gare du Midi to Leuven?

    The first train from Gare du Midi in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is Bruges - Genk. It leaves the Bruxelles-Midi station at 8:12 AM.

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