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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels Central Station to Leuven

Composite routes from Brussels Central Station to Leuven

Cheapest
24 min
Car
28 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.48

Bus operators

De Lijn

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Leuven is to bus which costs $2.65 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Leuven is to train which takes 23 min and costs $5.43 - $8.15 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels Central Station and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Brussels Central Station and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Louvain. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Brussels Central Station to Leuven?

The distance between Brussels Central Station and Leuven is 30 km. The road distance is 29.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $5.43 - $8.15 .

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

The train from Bruxelles-Central to Louvain takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels Central Station to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels Central Station to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Brussels Central Station to Leuven?

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to Leuven is to train which takes 23 min and costs $5.43 - $8.15 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.65 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Brussels Central Station to Leuven bus arrive?

Brussels Central Station to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Wijnpers station.

Where does the Brussels Central Station to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels Central Station to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Central Station to Leuven is 30 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Brussels Central Station to Leuven.

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

Book your Brussels Central Station to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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