How to get from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven by bus and train?

From Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven by bus and train

To get from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R50 bus from Brussels Expo 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 1 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Expo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to UZ Leuven on the Moovit app.

66min
Bus - R50R50
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R81R81
Walk to UZ Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Expo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brussels Expo
  • 2
    Bus - R50R50
    Wait for bus
    R50
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    20 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 Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven by bus and train via R50, IC and 42

To get from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R50 bus from Brussels Expo 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 1 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Expo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to UZ Leuven on the Moovit app.

67min
Bus - R50R50
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to UZ Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Expo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brussels Expo
  • 2
    Bus - R50R50
    Wait for bus
    R50
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    20 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 Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven

The distance between Brussels Expo and UZ Leuven is approximately 39.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Expo 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 Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Expo) 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 Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven by bus and train via R50, IC and 42

To get from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R50 bus from Brussels Expo 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 1 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Expo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to UZ Leuven on the Moovit app.

67min
Bus - R50R50
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to UZ Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Expo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brussels Expo
  • 2
    Bus - R50R50
    Wait for bus
    R50
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    20 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 Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line Londerzeel - Meise - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line Leuven - Leefdaal - Sterrebeek - Brussels.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line Londerzeel - Meise - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels Expo and UZ Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven?

    The R50 bus line goes from Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Brussels Expo in Grimbergen 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 Brussels Expo to UZ Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels Expo and UZ Leuven by bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels Expo to get to UZ Leuven?

    Get on the R50 bus from the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop near Brussels Expo in Grimbergen.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels Expo 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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