How to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken by bus and train?

From Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken by bus and train

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 20 bus from Mechelen Station Platform 14 station to Hever Biest Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Schiplaken on the Moovit app.

137min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2020
Walk to Schiplaken
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 14
    ID 305821
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Leuven Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hever Biest Street
    ID 300665
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schiplaken
    Walk to
    Schiplaken
    Karabinierstraat
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken

The distance between Louvain-La-Neuve, Boortmeerbeek and Schiplaken, Boortmeerbeek is approximately 65.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boortmeerbeek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken

To check the bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Louvain-La-Neuve) and destination (Schiplaken), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Louvain-La-Neuve and Schiplaken?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken?

    The S8 train line goes from Brussels North station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve to Mechelen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mechelen station near Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Louvain-La-Neuve to Schiplaken by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Louvain-La-Neuve to get to Schiplaken?

    Get on the S8 train from the Brussels North station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

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

    Get off the train at the Mechelen stop, which is closest to Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek.

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