How to get from Gare Centrale to Leuven by bus and train?

From Gare Centrale to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Gare Centrale to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central 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 - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    150 m • 3 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
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gare Centrale to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 370

To get from Gare Centrale to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 370 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 370370
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 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 Centrale to Leuven

The distance between Gare Centrale, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 31.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare Centrale 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 Centrale

Gare Centrale is located at Gare Centrale, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Gare Centrale / Centraal Station.

Subway stations close to Gare Centrale:

  • Gare Centrale

Train stations close to Gare Centrale:

  • Bruxelles-Central

Bus stations close to Gare Centrale:

  • Gare Centrale / Centraal Station
  • Gare Centrale
  • Madeleine

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven De Bruul.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Half Maartstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gare Centrale to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 370

To get from Gare Centrale to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 370 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 370370
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 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 Centrale to Leuven?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 370.

  • Is there a direct train between Gare Centrale 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 Centrale to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Central station near Gare Centrale in Brussel to Genk station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Genk station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

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

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

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Central station near Gare Centrale in Brussel.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Gare Centrale to Leuven?

    The first train from Gare Centrale in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is Liège-Guillemins - Ostende. It leaves the Bruxelles-Central station at 2:25 AM.