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Mechelen Station, Belgium → Leuven, Belgium

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mechelen Station to Leuven

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Transport providers

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Malines to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.32–$10.11
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Bus operators

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven is to bus which costs $2.65 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen Station and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mechelen Station perron 14 station and arriving at Leuven Kareelveld. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen Station and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malines and arriving at Louvain. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Mechelen Station to Leuven?

The distance between Mechelen Station and Leuven is 34 km. The road distance is 23.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven?

The train from Malines to Louvain takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mechelen Station to Leuven bus from?

Mechelen Station to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Station perron 14.

Where do I catch the Mechelen Station to Leuven train from?

Mechelen Station to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.

Train or bus from Mechelen Station to Leuven?

The best way to get from Mechelen Station to Leuven is to train which takes 26 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.65 and takes 41 min.

Where does the Mechelen Station to Leuven bus arrive?

Mechelen Station to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Kareelveld station.

Where does the Mechelen Station to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen Station to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen Station to Leuven is 24 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Mechelen Station to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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