How to get from Botanical Garden to Leuven by bus and train?

From Botanical Garden to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Botanical Garden to Leuven in Belgium, take the R81 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden station to Schaarbeek Meiser Station station. Next, take the S9 train from Meiser station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanical Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - S9
S9
Leaves from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden
    ID 307173
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Leuven Station Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schaarbeek Meiser Station
    ID 301088
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Meiser
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leuven
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Botanical Garden to Leuven by bus and train via R26 and S9

To get from Botanical Garden to Leuven in Belgium, take the R26 bus from Botanical Garden station to Evere Bordet Station station. Next, take the S9 train from Bordet station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanical Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - S9
S9
Leaves from Botanical Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanical Garden
    ID 301077
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Evere Bordet Station
    ID 300920
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bordet
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leuven
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Botanical Garden to Leuven

The distance between Botanical Garden, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 29.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Botanical Garden to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Botanical Garden to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Botanical Garden to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Botanical Garden) 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.

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Alternative route from Botanical Garden to Leuven by bus and train via R26 and S9

To get from Botanical Garden to Leuven in Belgium, take the R26 bus from Botanical Garden station to Evere Bordet Station station. Next, take the S9 train from Bordet station to Leuven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanical Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - S9
S9
Leaves from Botanical Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanical Garden
    ID 301077
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Evere Bordet Station
    ID 300920
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bordet
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leuven
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Botanical Garden to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line Brussels - Sterrebeek - Leefdaal - Leuven, Train line S9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Botanical Garden to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line Brussels North - Bordet - Zaventem Brussels Airport, Train line S9.

  • Is there a direct bus between Botanical Garden and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Botanical Garden to Leuven?

    The R81 bus line goes from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden station near Botanical Garden in Brussels to Leuven Station Platform 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Leuven Station Platform 1 station near Leuven in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Botanical Garden in Brussels and Leuven in Belgium by bus and train is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the R81 bus from the Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden stop near Botanical Garden in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Leuven Station Platform 1 station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.

  • When is the first train from Botanical Garden to Leuven?

    The first train from Botanical Garden in Brussels to Leuven in Belgium is Liege-Guillemins - Ostend. It leaves the Brussels North station at 1:31 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Botanical Garden to Leuven?

    The last bus from Botanical Garden in Brussels to Leuven in Belgium is the Brussels North - Kortenberg - Leuven line. It leaves the Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden stop at 12:02 AM.

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