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How to get from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train?
From Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train
To get from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Chaussée D'Etterbeek 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 18 min.
78min
60
IC
S8
Leaves from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationObservatoire / Sterrenwacht290 m • 4 min
- 2
60Wait for bus60Ambiorix Via Maelbeek - 3
Ride to bus stationChaussée D'Etterbeek21 min - 4Walk to train stationBruxelles-Schuman230 m • 3 min
- 5ICWait for trainICRochefort-Jemelle
- 6Ride to train stationOttignies24 min
- 7S8Wait for trainS8Louvain-La-Neuve
- 8Ride to train stationLouvain-La-Neuve7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train via 38, IC and S8
To get from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Houzeau station to Luxembourg / Luxemburg 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 16 min.
76min
38
IC
S8
Leaves from Houzeau
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHouzeauID 1969830 m • 11 min
- 238Wait for bus38Gare Centrale
- 3Ride to bus stationLuxembourg / LuxemburgID 436719 min
- 4Walk to train stationBruxelles-Luxembourg90 m • 2 min
- 5ICWait for trainICRochefort-Jemelle
- 6Ride to train stationOttignies19 min
- 7S8Wait for trainS8Louvain-La-Neuve
- 8Ride to train stationLouvain-La-Neuve7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve
The distance between Brussels, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and Louvain-La-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve is approximately 37.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels 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 Brussels
Brussels is located at Brussels, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and the nearest public transit station is Houzeau.
Train stations close to Brussels:
- Saint-Job
Bus stations close to Brussels:
- Houzeau
- Mercure / Mercurius
- Uccle Mercure
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 Centre Commercial.
Train stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve:
- Ottignies
- Louvain-La-Neuve
- Mont-Saint-Guibert
Bus stations close to Louvain-La-Neuve:
- Louvain-La-Neuve Centre Commercial
- Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 1
- Louvain-La-Neuve Gare D'Autobus - Quai 4
Related Routes
- Leuven to Louvain-La-Neuve
- Marriott Ghent to Louvain-La-Neuve
- Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve
- Liège-Guillemins to Louvain-La-Neuve
- Brussels to Aalst
- Brussels to Aarschot
- Brussels to Avelgem
- Brussels to Beauraing
- Brussels to Bierbeek
- Brussels to Bilzen
- Brussels to Borgloon
- Brussels to Bornem
- Brussels to Bouillon
- Brussels to Braine-Le-Comte
- Brussels to Bredene
- Brussels to Brugelette
- Brussels to Chaudfontaine
- Brussels to Ciney
- Brussels to Denderleeuw
- Brussels to Dilsen-Stokkem
Alternative route from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train via 38, IC and S8
To get from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Houzeau station to Luxembourg / Luxemburg 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 16 min.
76min
38
IC
S8
Leaves from Houzeau
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHouzeauID 1969830 m • 11 min
- 238Wait for bus38Gare Centrale
- 3Ride to bus stationLuxembourg / LuxemburgID 436719 min
- 4Walk to train stationBruxelles-Luxembourg90 m • 2 min
- 5ICWait for trainICRochefort-Jemelle
- 6Ride to train stationOttignies19 min
- 7S8Wait for trainS8Louvain-La-Neuve
- 8Ride to train stationLouvain-La-Neuve7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve?
The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line IC, Bus line S8.
What is the alternative route to get from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve?
The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line IC, Bus line S8.
Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Louvain-La-Neuve?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.
Which bus line goes from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve?
The 60 bus line goes from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station near Brussels in Brussel to Ambiorix Via Maelbeek station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ambiorix Via Maelbeek station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.
How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train?
The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Louvain-La-Neuve?
Get on the 60 bus from the Observatoire / Sterrenwacht stop near Brussels in Brussel.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Louvain-La-Neuve?
Get off the bus at the Ambiorix Via Maelbeek station, which is closest to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.
