How to get from Madou to Leuven by bus, subway and train?

From Madou to Leuven by bus, subway and train

To get from Madou to Leuven you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Madou station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

62min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Madou
    ID 43
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    King Baudouin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    ID 49
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Madou to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Madou to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Madou station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madou to Leuven

The distance between Madou and Leuven is approximately 37.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madou to Leuven by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Madou to Leuven

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Madou to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madou) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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From Madou to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Madou to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Madou station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Madou to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Subway line 6, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line R81, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct subway between Madou and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Madou to Leuven?

    The 6 subway line goes from Madou station near Madou in Brussels to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madou to Leuven by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Madou and Leuven by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Madou to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 6 subway from the Madou station near Madou in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Madou and Leuven?

    Get off the subway at the South Station stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Madou to Leuven?

    The first train from Madou in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is Liege-Guillemins - Ostend. It leaves the Brussels Central station at 2:25 AM.

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