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 43 min.

43min
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

Alternative route from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by train via IC and S81

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 S81 train from Ottignies station to Louvain-La-Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S81
S81
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 - S81S81
    Wait for train
    S81
    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
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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 43 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 1.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station Perron 1
  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
  • Leuven Station - Perron 1

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 Cyclotron.

Train stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve:

  • Céroux-Mousty
  • Ottignies
  • Limal

Bus stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve:

  • Louvain-La-Neuve Cyclotron
  • Louvain-La-Neuve Centre Commercial
  • Louvain-La-Neuve Aldi

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by train via IC and S81

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 S81 train from Ottignies station to Louvain-La-Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S81
S81
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 - S81S81
    Wait for train
    S81
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 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 71 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S81.

  • 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 43 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 43 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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