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

From Botanique to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Botanique to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R26 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden 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 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanique may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
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 301079
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    19 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

Alternative route from Botanique to Leuven by bus and train via R81, IC and 5A

To get from Botanique to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden 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 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanique may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
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 307172
    110 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
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    19 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 Botanique to Leuven

The distance between Botanique and Leuven is approximately 31.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Botanique to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Botanique to Leuven

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Botanique to Leuven by bus and train via R81, IC and 5A

To get from Botanique to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden 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 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanique may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
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 307172
    110 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
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    19 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 Botanique to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line Zaventem Brussels Airport - Bordet - Brussels North, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven, Bus line Bierbeek Sint-Kamillus - Heverlee Science Park.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line Leuven - Leefdaal - Sterrebeek - Brussels, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven, Bus line Bierbeek Sint-Kamillus - Heverlee Science Park.

  • Is there a direct bus between Botanique and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Botanique to Leuven?

    The R26 bus line goes from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden station near Botanique in Brussels to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Botanique and Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the R26 bus from the Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden stop near Botanique in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the last bus from Botanique to Leuven?

    The last bus from Botanique in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is the Brussels North - Kortenberg - Leuven line. It leaves the Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden stop at 1:02 AM.

  • When is the first train from Botanique to Leuven?

    The first train from Botanique in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is Liege-Guillemins - Ostend. It leaves the Brussels North station at 2:31 AM.

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