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

Composite routes from Brussels Central Station to Ku Leuven

Cheapest
24 min
Car
27 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:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven is to bus which costs $2.65 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

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

The distance between Brussels Central Station and KU Leuven is 31 km. The road distance is 28 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven without a car is to train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C which takes 31 min and costs $8.15 - $10.87 .

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

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven?

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven is to train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C which takes 31 min and costs $8.15 - $10.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.65 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven bus arrive?

Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 1.

Where does the Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven is 28 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Brussels Central Station to KU Leuven.

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

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

Where can I stay near KU Leuven?

There are 1344+ hotels available in KU Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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