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How to get from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven by bus and train?

From Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R26 bus from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Platform 6 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Bus - R26R26
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior
  • 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
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven by bus and train via S2 and 5A

To get from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven in Leuven, take the S2 train from Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, 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 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to train stationTrain - S2
S2
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaventem
    1.36 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven

The distance between Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior and Leuven is approximately 39.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior 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 Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven

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

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Alternative route from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven by bus and train via S2 and 5A

To get from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven in Leuven, take the S2 train from Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, 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 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to train stationTrain - S2
S2
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaventem
    1.36 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line R26, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Train line S2, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior and Leuven?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven?

    The R26 bus line goes from Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior in Zaventem to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior and Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to get to Leuven?

    Get on the R26 bus from the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop near Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior in Zaventem.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior and Leuven?

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

  • When is the first train from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior to Leuven?

    The first train from Zaventem Henneau/Excelsior in Zaventem to Leuven in Leuven is Braine-le-Comte - Leuven. It leaves the Zaventem station at 2:26 AM.

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