Skip to main content

How to get from Leuven to Liège by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leuven to Liège in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 138 bus from Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai C station to Bressoux Robermont Cimetière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Kessel-Lo Hulsberg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 7
    ID 303132
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai C
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    Verviers Gare Centrale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bressoux Robermont Cimetière
    Ride to bus station
    Bressoux Robermont Cimetière
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, IC and 138

To get from Leuven to Liège in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 138 bus from Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai C station to Bressoux Robermont Cimetière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai C
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    Verviers Gare Centrale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bressoux Robermont Cimetière
    Ride to bus station
    Bressoux Robermont Cimetière
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Belgium.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Leuven to Liège

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Liège, Belgium is approximately 76.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Liège by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Louvain.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

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

Public transit stations close to Liège, Belgium

Liège is located at Liège, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Grivegnee Rue Des Labours.

Train stations close to Liège:

  • Liège-Saint-Lambert
  • Chênée
  • Bressoux

Bus stations close to Liège:

  • Grivegnee Rue Des Labours
  • Grivegnee Rue Curie
  • Grivegnee Ecole De Péville

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, IC and 138

To get from Leuven to Liège in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 138 bus from Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai C station to Bressoux Robermont Cimetière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heverlee Kazerne (H. Hart)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liege Gare Des Guillemins - Quai C
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    Verviers Gare Centrale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bressoux Robermont Cimetière
    Ride to bus station
    Bressoux Robermont Cimetière
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Liège?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line IC, Bus line 138.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leuven to Liège?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line 138.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Liège?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leuven to Liège?

    The 2 bus line goes from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station near Leuven in Leuven to Kessel-Lo Hulsberg station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kessel-Lo Hulsberg station near Liège in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Leuven in Leuven and Liège in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A stop near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kessel-Lo Hulsberg stop, which is closest to Liège in Belgium.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More