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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 40 min.

40min
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
    80 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
    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 from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 371

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 371 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 371371
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    80 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 2
    ID 303126
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 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 31.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 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 Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Half Maartstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Wijgmaal
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven by bus and train via IC and 371

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 371 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 371371
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Bruxelles-Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    80 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 2
    ID 303126
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 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 40 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 371.

  • 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 40 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 Belgium 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 Belgium and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 40 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 Belgium.

  • 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 first train from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station to Leuven?

    The first train from Gare Centrale / Centraal Station in Belgium to Leuven in Leuven is Bruges - Genk. It leaves the Bruxelles-Central station at 6:16 AM.

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