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

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

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven 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 40 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

100min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    30 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

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve by train via S19, T and S8

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S19 train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T 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 29 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

89min
Train - S19
S19
Train - T
T
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    28 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and Louvain-La-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve is approximately 54.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve by train via S19, T and S8

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S19 train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T 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 29 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Louvain-La-Neuve on the Moovit app.

89min
Train - S19
S19
Train - T
T
Train - S8
S8
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    28 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Train line Charleroi Central - Louvain, Train line S8.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Train line S19, Train line Brussels-South - Ottignies, Train line S8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve by train is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Hasselt station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

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

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

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