- Distance: 21.1 km
- Duration: 49 min
The average bus between Mechelen and Leuven takes 49 min and the fastest bus takes 35 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 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Mechelen to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 49 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 Kareelveld station.
The distance between Mechelen and Leuven is 22.6 km. The road distance is 21 km.
De Lijn operates a bus from Mechelen Kardinaal Mercierplein to Leuven Kareelveld every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 39 min. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 5 times a day.
