How to get from West Station to UZ Leuven by bus and train?

From West Station to UZ Leuven by bus and train

To get from West Station to UZ Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R29 bus from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R81 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus and train schedule from West Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to UZ Leuven on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R29R29
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R81R81
Walk to UZ Leuven
Leaves from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station
    ID 301071
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R29R29
    Wait for bus
    R29
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 5
    ID 310471
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to UZ Leuven
    Walk to
    UZ Leuven
    Herestraat 49
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Station to UZ Leuven by bus and train via R29, IC and 42

To get from West Station to UZ Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R29 bus from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 42 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and train schedule from West Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to UZ Leuven on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R29R29
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to UZ Leuven
Leaves from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station
    ID 301071
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R29R29
    Wait for bus
    R29
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2
    ID 310468
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to UZ Leuven
    Walk to
    UZ Leuven
    Herestraat 49
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Station to UZ Leuven

The distance between West Station and UZ Leuven is approximately 37.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Station to UZ Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from West Station to UZ Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from West Station to UZ Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Station) and destination (UZ Leuven), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Station to UZ Leuven by bus and train via R29, IC and 42

To get from West Station to UZ Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R29 bus from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 42 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and train schedule from West Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to UZ Leuven on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R29R29
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to UZ Leuven
Leaves from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station
    ID 301071
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R29R29
    Wait for bus
    R29
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 2
    ID 310468
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to UZ Leuven
    Walk to
    UZ Leuven
    Herestraat 49
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Station to UZ Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line Dilbeek Zuurweide - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line Leuven - Leefdaal - Sterrebeek - Brussels.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Station to UZ Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line Dilbeek Zuurweide - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Station and UZ Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Station to UZ Leuven?

    The R29 bus line goes from Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station station near West Station in Brussels to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North Drop-off Point station near UZ Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Station to UZ Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between West Station and UZ Leuven by bus and train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Station to get to UZ Leuven?

    Get on the R29 bus from the Sint-Jans-Molenbeek West Station stop near West Station in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Station and UZ Leuven?

    Get off the bus at the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop, which is closest to UZ Leuven.

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