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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 2 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron 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 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heverlee
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    22 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 539, 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 539 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron 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.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 539539
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 539539
    Wait for bus
    539
    Heverlee Woudlucht
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heverlee
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    22 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 48 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.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B

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
  • Mont-Saint-Guibert
  • Ottignies

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 Centre Commercial

Alternative route from Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train via 539, 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 539 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron 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.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 539539
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 539539
    Wait for bus
    539
    Heverlee Woudlucht
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heverlee
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    22 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 48 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line IC, Bus line S8.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 539, Bus line IC, Bus 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 48 min.

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

    The 2 bus line goes from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station near Leuven in Leuven to Heverlee Campus Arenberg station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heverlee Campus Arenberg 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 48 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron 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 Campus Arenberg station, which is closest to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.