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, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Leuven station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S8 train from Ottignies station to Louvain-La-Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

84min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leuven
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Panne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Luxembourg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 7
    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 65.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 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.

Train schedule from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve

To check the train schedule from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leuven) and destination (Louvain-La-Neuve), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line S8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Brussels North 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 Leuven and Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven.

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

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

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