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

By bus and train

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Ninove Station Perron 3 station to Denderleeuw Station Perron 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Ninove Station Perron 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ninove Station Perron 3
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Aalst Station Perron 3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denderleeuw Station Perron 1
    ID 206104
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Denderleeuw
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 31, IC and 6

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Ninove Station Perron 3 station to Denderleeuw Station Perron 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 6 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 66
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Ninove Station Perron 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ninove Station Perron 3
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Aalst Station Perron 3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denderleeuw Station Perron 1
    ID 206104
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Denderleeuw
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Leuven

The distance between Leuven, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 69.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Half Maartstraat.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Half Maartstraat
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven De Bruul

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

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

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Herent
  • Louvain
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Sint-Rafaelkliniek
  • Leuven Sint-Michielskerk
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat

Alternative route by bus and train via 31, IC and 6

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Ninove Station Perron 3 station to Denderleeuw Station Perron 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 6 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 66
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Ninove Station Perron 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ninove Station Perron 3
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Aalst Station Perron 3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denderleeuw Station Perron 1
    ID 206104
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Denderleeuw
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 4
    ID 303129
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line IC, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Leuven in Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven?

    The 31 bus line goes from Ninove Station Perron 3 station near Leuven to Aalst Station Perron 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Leuven station near Leuven in Leuven

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

    The total travel time between Leuven and Leuven in Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Ninove Station Perron 3 stop near Leuven in Leuven.

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

    Get off the bus at the Leuven stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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