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How to get from Leuven to Maasmechelen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leuven to Maasmechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Maasmechelen Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
    ID 307075
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Maasmechelen Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maasmechelen Centrum
    Ride to bus station
    Maasmechelen Centrum
    ID 406159
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 8, IC and 44

To get from Leuven to Maasmechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Maasmechelen Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bierbeek De Borre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Maasmechelen Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maasmechelen Centrum
    Ride to bus station
    Maasmechelen Centrum
    ID 406159
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Maasmechelen

The distance between Leuven, Belgium and Maasmechelen, Belgium is approximately 96.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Maasmechelen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Sint-Michielskerk.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan

Public transit stations close to Maasmechelen, Belgium

Maasmechelen is located at Maasmechelen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Maasmechelen Endepoel.

Bus stations close to Maasmechelen:

  • Maasmechelen Endepoel
  • Maasmechelen College
  • Maasmechelen Centrum

Alternative route by bus and train via 8, IC and 44

To get from Leuven to Maasmechelen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station to Leuven Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Maasmechelen Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
Leaves from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
    ID 305442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bierbeek De Borre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 5
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Louvain
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Maasmechelen Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maasmechelen Centrum
    Ride to bus station
    Maasmechelen Centrum
    ID 406159
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Maasmechelen?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line IC, Bus line 44.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leuven to Maasmechelen?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line IC, Bus line 44.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Maasmechelen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leuven to Maasmechelen?

    The 3 bus line goes from Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A station near Leuven in Leuven to Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo station near Maasmechelen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven to Maasmechelen by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Leuven in Leuven and Maasmechelen in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leuven to get to Maasmechelen?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A stop near Leuven in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leuven and Maasmechelen?

    Get off the bus at the Kessel-Lo Boven-Lo stop, which is closest to Maasmechelen in Belgium.

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