How to get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by train?

From Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by train

To get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, take the IC train from Louvain station to Ottignies station. Next, take the S8 train from Ottignies station to Louvain-La-Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 5
    Ride to train station Louvain-La-Neuve
    Ride to train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, take the IC train from Louvain station to Wavre station. Next, take the E12 bus from Wavre Gare - Quai 13 station to Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - E12E12
Walk to Louvain-La-Neuve
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wavre
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wavre Gare - Quai 13
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - E12E12
    Wait for bus
    E12
    Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 2
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Louvain-La-Neuve
    Walk to
    Louvain-La-Neuve
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve

The distance between Leuven, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and Louvain-La-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve is approximately 35.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Leuven, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station Perron 14.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station Perron 14
  • Leuven Station Perron 1
  • Leuven Station Perron 2

Public transit stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve

Louvain-La-Neuve is located at Louvain-La-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and the nearest public transit station is Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 6.

Train stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve:

  • Louvain-La-Neuve
  • Ottignies
  • Céroux-Mousty

Bus stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve:

  • Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 6
  • Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 5
  • Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 4

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From Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train

To get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, take the IC train from Louvain station to Wavre station. Next, take the E12 bus from Wavre Gare - Quai 13 station to Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - E12E12
Walk to Louvain-La-Neuve
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leuven
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wavre
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wavre Gare - Quai 13
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - E12E12
    Wait for bus
    E12
    Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 2
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Louvain-La-Neuve
    Walk to
    Louvain-La-Neuve
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line E12.

  • Is there a direct train between Leuven and Louvain-La-Neuve?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve?

    The IC train line goes from Charleroi-Central station near Leuven in Belgium to Ottignies station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ottignies station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by train?

    The total travel time between Leuven in Belgium and Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve by train is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leuven to get to Louvain-La-Neuve?

    Get on the IC train from the Charleroi-Central station near Leuven in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leuven and Louvain-La-Neuve?

    Get off the train at the Ottignies station, which is closest to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

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