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How to get from Louvain to Tongeren by bus and train?

From Louvain to Tongeren by bus and train

To get from Louvain to Tongeren in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Louvain station to Aarschot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 62 bus from Tongeren Station station to Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 6262
Walk to Tongeren
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408540
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen
    ID 407680
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tongeren
    Walk to
    Tongeren
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Louvain to Tongeren by bus and train via IC, 47 and 62

To get from Louvain to Tongeren in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the 62 bus from Tongeren Station station to Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Bus - 6262
Walk to Tongeren
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 6
    ID 403117
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Tongeren Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408540
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen
    ID 407680
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tongeren
    Walk to
    Tongeren
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Louvain to Tongeren

The distance between Louvain, Belgium and Tongeren, Belgium is approximately 84.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain to Tongeren 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 Louvain

Louvain is located at Louvain, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station Perron 14.

Train stations close to Louvain:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Louvain:

  • Leuven Station Perron 14
  • Leuven Station - Perron 14
  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station

Public transit stations close to Tongeren, Belgium

Tongeren is located at Tongeren, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Tongeren Industrie Oost.

Train stations close to Tongeren:

  • Glons
  • Tongres

Bus stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongeren Industrie Oost
  • Genoelselderen Kerk
  • Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen

Alternative route from Louvain to Tongeren by bus and train via IC, 47 and 62

To get from Louvain to Tongeren in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the 62 bus from Tongeren Station station to Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Bus - 6262
Walk to Tongeren
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 6
    ID 403117
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Tongeren Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408540
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millen Weg Naar Genoelselderen
    ID 407680
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tongeren
    Walk to
    Tongeren
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Louvain to Tongeren?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Louvain to Tongeren?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 47, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct train between Louvain and Tongeren?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Louvain to Tongeren?

    The L train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Louvain in Leuven to Aarschot station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aarschot station near Tongeren in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Louvain to Tongeren by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Louvain in Leuven and Tongeren in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Louvain to get to Tongeren?

    Get on the L train from the Anvers-Central station near Louvain in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Louvain and Tongeren?

    Get off the train at the Aarschot stop, which is closest to Tongeren in Belgium.

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