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How to get from Simonis to Leuven by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Simonis to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R15 bus from Koekelberg Simonis station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R15R15
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Koekelberg Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koekelberg Simonis
    ID 300953
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R15R15
    Wait for bus
    R15
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Simonis to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Simonis station to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 58 min.

58min
Walk to subway stationSubway - 6
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Simonis
    ID 8764
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    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 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 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 Simonis to Leuven

The distance between Simonis, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 32.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simonis 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 Simonis

Simonis is located at Simonis, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Vanhuffel.

Subway stations close to Simonis:

  • Simonis
  • Elisabeth

Bus stations close to Simonis:

  • Vanhuffel
  • Koekelberg Simonis
  • Parc Elisabeth / Elisabethpark

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Sint-Michielskerk.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven De Bruul

By bus, subway and train

To get from Simonis to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Simonis station to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 58 min.

58min
Walk to subway stationSubway - 6
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Simonis
    ID 8764
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    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 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 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 Simonis to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line R15, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line IC, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Simonis and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Simonis to Leuven?

    The R15 bus line goes from Koekelberg Simonis station near Simonis in Brussel to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte 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 Simonis to Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Simonis in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by bus and train is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the R15 bus from the Koekelberg Simonis stop near Simonis in Brussel.

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

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

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