How to get from Machelen Church to Leuven by bus and train?

From Machelen Church to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Machelen Church to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Machelen station to Bordet Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 5B 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 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Machelen Church may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - S19
S19
Bus - 5B5B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Machelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Machelen
    ID 3042
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bordet Station
    ID 5362
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bordet
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    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 Machelen Church to Leuven by bus and train via 65, S19 and 41

To get from Machelen Church to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Machelen station to Bordet Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Machelen Church may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - S19
S19
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Machelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Machelen
    ID 3042
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bordet Station
    ID 5362
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bordet
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 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 Machelen Church to Leuven

The distance between Machelen Church and Leuven is approximately 34.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Machelen Church 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 Machelen Church to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Machelen Church to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Machelen Church) 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 Machelen Church to Leuven by bus and train via 65, S19 and 41

To get from Machelen Church to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Machelen station to Bordet Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 41 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Machelen Church may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - S19
S19
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Machelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Machelen
    ID 3042
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bordet Station
    ID 5362
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bordet
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 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 Machelen Church to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 65, Train line S19, Bus line 5B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Machelen Church to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 65, Train line S19, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Machelen Church and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Machelen Church to Leuven?

    The 65 bus line goes from Machelen station near Machelen Church in Machelen to Bordet Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bordet Station station near Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Machelen Church and Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 65 bus from the Machelen stop near Machelen Church in Machelen.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bordet Station stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the first bus from Machelen Church to Leuven?

    The first bus from Machelen Church in Machelen to Leuven in Leuven is Zaventem Brussels Airport - Kortenberg - Everberg - Leuven. It leaves the Machelen Cargo West stop at 10:31 AM.

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