How to get from Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven by bus and train?

From Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R14 bus from Koekelberg Simonis 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 Koekelberg Simonis may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

64min
Bus - R14R14
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Koekelberg Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Koekelberg Simonis
  • 2
    Bus - R14R14
    Wait for bus
    R14
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven by bus and train via R14, IC and 4

To get from Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R14 bus from Koekelberg Simonis station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Koekelberg Simonis may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

68min
Bus - R14R14
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Koekelberg Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Koekelberg Simonis
  • 2
    Bus - R14R14
    Wait for bus
    R14
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 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 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven

The distance between Koekelberg Simonis and Leuven is approximately 32.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Koekelberg Simonis 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Koekelberg Simonis) 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven by bus and train via R14, IC and 4

To get from Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R14 bus from Koekelberg Simonis station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Koekelberg Simonis may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

68min
Bus - R14R14
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Koekelberg Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Koekelberg Simonis
  • 2
    Bus - R14R14
    Wait for bus
    R14
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 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 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line Aalst - Affligem - Asse - Brussels North, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Leuven, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Koekelberg Simonis 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven?

    The R14 bus line goes from Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Koekelberg Simonis 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 Koekelberg Simonis to Leuven by bus and train?

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

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

    Get on the R14 bus from the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop near Koekelberg Simonis in Brussels.

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

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

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