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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels to Louvain

Composite routes from Brussels to Louvain

Cheapest
25 min
Car
30 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
De Lijn
Website
FlixBus
Website
55 min
3 times a day
$6.52–$9.24
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
40 min
Once daily
$9.24–$14.13
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
De Lijn
Website
1h 3m
Every 10 minutes
$2.65
+32 70 22 02 00
+32 70 22 02 00
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
16 min
Every 15 minutes
$5.33–$7.61
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Louvain is to bus via Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou which costs $2.65 and takes 1h 3m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Louvain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels South and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Louvain?

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 Louvain?

The distance between Brussels and Louvain is 28 km. The road distance is 32.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Louvain 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 Louvain?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Louvain bus from?

Brussels to Louvain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels South station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Louvain train from?

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

Train or bus from Brussels to Louvain?

The best way to get from Brussels to Louvain is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5.33 - $7.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6.52 - $14.13 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Brussels to Louvain bus arrive?

Brussels to Louvain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Brussels to Louvain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Louvain?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Louvain is 33 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Brussels to Louvain.

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

Book your Brussels to Louvain train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Louvain?

There are 484+ hotels available in Louvain. Prices start at $38.35 per night.
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