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How to get from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by bus and train?

From Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central 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 46 min.

46min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    150 m • 3 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
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 3

To get from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Herent Keierveld
  • 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 Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven

The distance between Gare Centrale / Centraal Station, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 31.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station 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 Centrale / Centraal Station

Gare Centrale / Centraal Station is located at Gare Centrale / Centraal Station, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Gare Centrale.

Subway stations close to Gare Centrale / Centraal Station:

  • Gare Centrale
  • Parc
  • De Brouckere

Train stations close to Gare Centrale / Centraal Station:

  • Bruxelles-Central

Bus stations close to Gare Centrale / Centraal Station:

  • Gare Centrale
  • Gare Centrale / Centraal Station
  • Rosa Parks

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven De Bruul.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk

Alternative route from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 3

To get from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven in Leuven, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Central station to Louvain station. Next, take the 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 8
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Herent Keierveld
  • 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 Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Gare Centrale / Centraal Station and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Central station near Gare Centrale / Centraal Station in Brussel to Genk station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Genk station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gare Centrale / Centraal Station in Brussel and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Central station near Gare Centrale / Centraal Station in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gare Centrale / Centraal Station and Leuven?

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

  • When is the last train from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven?

    The last train from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station in Brussel to Leuven in Leuven is the Ostende - Welkenraedt line. It leaves the Bruxelles-Central station at 12:01 AM.