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Two ways to Travel from Brussels to Leuven

Composite routes from Brussels to Leuven

Cheapest
25 min
Car
30 km.
from $1
Other
25 min
Rideshare
30 km.
from $1.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.94–$8.84

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.08

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.19–$8.84

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leuven is to train which costs $5.33 - $7.61 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Leuven is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5.33 - $7.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou and arriving at Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 4. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Nord and arriving at Louvain. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Brussels to Leuven?

The distance between Brussels and Leuven is 28 km. The road distance is 31.3 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5.33 - $7.61 .

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Leuven?

The train from Bruxelles-Nord to Louvain takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leuven bus from?

Brussels to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leuven train from?

Brussels to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Leuven?

The best way to get from Brussels to Leuven is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5.33 - $7.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.61 - $11.96 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Brussels to Leuven bus arrive?

Brussels to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 4 station.

Where does the Brussels to Leuven train arrive?

Brussels to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Leuven is 31 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Brussels to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Leuven?

Book your Brussels to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Leuven?

Book your Brussels to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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