- Distance: 23.5 km
- Duration: 51 min
The average bus between Mechelen and Leuven takes 51 min and the fastest bus takes 39 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Mechelen to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Mechelen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Leuven station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Mechelen to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein station.
Mechelen to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 1.
The distance between Mechelen and Leuven is 22.6 km. The road distance is 23 km.
De Lijn operates a bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Leuven Station perron 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 45 min. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 5 times a day.
