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How to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train?

From Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S4 train from Louvain-La-Neuve station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Brussels North station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Brussels Airport-Zaventem on the Moovit app.

73min
Train - S4
S4
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S4S4
    Wait for train
    S4
    Aalst
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels South
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    33 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 7
    Ride to train station Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, take the E12 bus from Louvain-La-Neuve Bus Station - Platform 2 station to Woluwe Roodebeek Metro station. Next, take the R59 bus from Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Roodebeek Platform 6 station to Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Brussels Airport-Zaventem on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E12E12
Bus - R59R59
Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve Bus Station - Platform 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Louvain-La-Neuve Bus Station - Platform 2
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - E12E12
    Wait for bus
    E12
    Woluwe Roodebeek Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woluwe Roodebeek Metro
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Roodebeek Platform 6
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R59R59
    Wait for bus
    R59
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Walk to
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem

The distance between Louvain-La-Neuve and Brussels Airport-Zaventem is approximately 48.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zaventem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem

To check the train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Louvain-La-Neuve) and destination (Brussels Airport-Zaventem), 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.

From Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, take the E12 bus from Louvain-La-Neuve Bus Station - Platform 2 station to Woluwe Roodebeek Metro station. Next, take the R59 bus from Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Roodebeek Platform 6 station to Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Brussels Airport-Zaventem on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E12E12
Bus - R59R59
Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve Bus Station - Platform 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Louvain-La-Neuve Bus Station - Platform 2
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - E12E12
    Wait for bus
    E12
    Woluwe Roodebeek Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woluwe Roodebeek Metro
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Roodebeek Platform 6
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R59R59
    Wait for bus
    R59
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Walk to
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line Aalst - Louvain-la-Neuve, Train line Arlon - Brussels South, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line E12, Bus line R59.

  • Is there a direct train between Louvain-La-Neuve and Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The S4 train line goes from Aalst station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve to Ottignies station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ottignies station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train?

    The total travel time between Louvain-La-Neuve and Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Louvain-La-Neuve to get to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    Get on the S4 train from the Aalst station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

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

    Get off the train at the Ottignies station, which is closest to Brussels Airport-Zaventem.