The train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and UCLouvain takes 1h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Airport (BRU) to UCLouvain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Brussels Airport (BRU) and UCLouvain. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 9:17 PM which arrives into UCLouvain at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ottignies and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to UCLouvain. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at UCLouvain station via Ottignies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to UCLouvain train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to UCLouvain train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ottignies station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to UCLouvain train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and UCLouvain is 27 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ottignies every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–13 and the journey takes 43 min.