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

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

To get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 539 bus from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station to Heverlee Station 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 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 539539
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 539539
    Wait for bus
    539
    Heverlee Forest Air
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heverlee
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 8
    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 bus and train via 2, IC and S8

To get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station to Heverlee Station 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 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heverlee
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 8
    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 34.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve

To check the bus and 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 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train via 2, IC and S8

To get from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station to Heverlee Station 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 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform C
    ID 305444
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Arenberg Campus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heverlee
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 8
    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 50 minutes, using Bus line 539, Train line Charleroi Central - Louvain, Train line S8.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line Charleroi Central - Louvain, Train line S8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

    The 539 bus line goes from Leuven De Somer Square Platform C station near Leuven in Leuven to Heverlee Forest Air station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heverlee Forest Air station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

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

    The total travel time between Leuven in Leuven and Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the 539 bus from the Leuven De Somer Square Platform C stop near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    Get off the bus at the Heverlee Forest Air station, which is closest to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

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