How to get to Leuven by train or bus?

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Directions to Leuven with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Leuven

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How to get to Leuven by bus?

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Bus stations near Leuven

  • Leuven Station - Perron 1,2 min walk,
  • Leuven Station Perron 6,2 min walk,
  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station,4 min walk,
  • Leuven Kleine Gevangenis,6 min walk,
  • Leuven Station Perron 2,7 min walk,
  • Leuven Provinciehuis,7 min walk,
  • Leuven Station Perron 1,7 min walk,
  • Leuven Station Perron 4,7 min walk,
  • Leuven Station Perron 7,8 min walk,

Train stations near Leuven

  • Heverlee,16 min walk,
  • Herent,33 min walk,
  • Louvain,52 min walk,

Bus lines to Leuven

  • 18,Leuven Station - Perron 1,
  • 2,Heverlee Campus Arenberg,
  • 616,Sterrebeek Oud Station,
  • 631,Leuven Station Perron 1,
  • 3,Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus,
  • N3,Kortenberg Staca,
  • 13,Leuven Station Perron 1,
  • 4,Leuven Station Perron 5,
  • 5,Vaalbeek Gemeentehuis,
  • 6,Neervelp Carpoolparking,
  • N6,Leuven Station Perron 10,
  • 333,Leuven Gasthuisberg - Rotselaar - Tremelo,
  • 334,Leuven Gasthuisberg - Aarschot,
  • 335,Leuven Gasthuisberg - Rotselaar - Aarschot,
  • 370,Leuven - Tielt - Diest,
  • 371,Leuven - Linden,
  • 373,Leuven - Lubbeek - Meensel - Assent,
  • 374,Leuven - Houwaart - Tielt,
  • 380,Leuven - Boutersem - Tienen,
  • 601,Binnenringbus Leuven,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Leuven?

    The closest stations to Leuven are:

    • Leuven Station - Perron 1 is 82 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Leuven Station Perron 6 is 96 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station is 246 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Leuven Kleine Gevangenis is 392 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Leuven Station Perron 2 is 505 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Leuven Provinciehuis is 513 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Leuven Station Perron 1 is 523 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Leuven Station Perron 4 is 526 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Leuven Station Perron 7 is 548 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Heverlee is 1162 meters away, 16 min walk.
    • Herent is 2481 meters away, 33 min walk.
    • Louvain is 3959 meters away, 52 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Leuven?

    These bus lines stop near Leuven: 18, 285, 70, R90, R92.

  • Which train lines stop near Leuven?

    These train lines stop near Leuven: IC, L, S2, S20.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Leuven?

    The nearest train station to Leuven is Heverlee. It’s a 16 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Leuven?

    The nearest bus stops to Leuven are Leuven Station - Perron 1 and Leuven Station Perron 6. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Leuven?

    The S2 is the first train that goes to Leuven. It stops nearby at 4:41 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Leuven?

    The IC is the last train that goes to Leuven. It stops nearby at 1:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Leuven?

    The 616 is the first bus that goes to Leuven. It stops nearby at 4:36 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Leuven?

    The BUS is the last bus that goes to Leuven. It stops nearby at 12:44 AM.

  • How much is the train fare to Leuven?

    The train fare to Leuven costs about €2.40.

  • How much is the bus fare to Leuven?

    The bus fare to Leuven costs about €2.40 - €5.00.

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Public Transportation to Leuven

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Leuven? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Leuven Station - Perron 1; Leuven Station Perron 6; Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station; Leuven Kleine Gevangenis; Leuven Station Perron 2; Leuven Provinciehuis; Leuven Station Perron 1; Leuven Station Perron 4; Leuven Station Perron 7; Heverlee; Herent; Louvain.

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Leuven has 2 transit type(s), including: train or bus, operated by several transit agencies, including STIB, STIB, STIB, Brussels City Shuttle, NMBS/SNCB, NMBS/SNCB, De Lijn, De Lijn, TEC Liège - Verviers, TEC Charleroi, TEC Charleroi, TEC Namur - Luxembourg, TEC Brabant Wallon, TEC Hainaut and DeWaterbus

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