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How to get from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. Next, 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 31 min.

31min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC and 8

To get from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. Next, take the 8 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 88
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bertem Rond-Punt
  • 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 Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven

The distance between Gare Du Nord / Noordstation, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 29.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation 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 Nord / Noordstation

Gare Du Nord / Noordstation is located at Gare Du Nord / Noordstation, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Wtc.

Train stations close to Gare Du Nord / Noordstation:

  • Bruxelles-Nord

Bus stations close to Gare Du Nord / Noordstation:

  • Wtc
  • Brussels Brussels-North Station
  • Brussel Noord Afstaphalte

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Dirk Boutslaan.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven De Bruul

Alternative route by bus and train via IC and 8

To get from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. Next, take the 8 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 88
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bertem Rond-Punt
  • 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 Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct train between Gare Du Nord / Noordstation and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Nord station near Gare Du Nord / Noordstation in Brussel to Welkenraedt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gare Du Nord / Noordstation in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Nord station near Gare Du Nord / Noordstation in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gare Du Nord / Noordstation and Leuven?

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

  • When is the last bus from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven?

    The last bus from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is the Brussel Noord - Kortenberg - Leuven line. It leaves the Brussel Noord Opstaphalte stop at 12:06 AM.

  • When is the first train from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation to Leuven?

    The first train from Gare Du Nord / Noordstation in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is Bruges - Genk. It leaves the Bruxelles-Nord station at 6:22 AM.

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