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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 214 bus from Koekelberg Simonis station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte 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 53 min.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 214214
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Koekelberg Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koekelberg Simonis
    ID 300953
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Landen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Simonis station to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation 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 57 min.

57min
Walk to subway stationSubway - 6
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Simonis
    ID 8764
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    28 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
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Public transit directions from Leuven to Leuven

The distance between Leuven, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 35.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 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 Dirk Boutslaan.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
  • Leuven J.Stasstraat
  • Leuven Half Maartstraat

By bus, subway and train

To get from Leuven to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 subway from Simonis station to Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation 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 57 min.

57min
Walk to subway stationSubway - 6
Subway - 6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Simonis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Simonis
    ID 8764
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    28 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 214, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • 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 53 min.

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

    The 214 bus line goes from Koekelberg Simonis station near Leuven to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte 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 53 min.

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

    Get on the 214 bus from the Koekelberg Simonis 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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