The average train between Brussels-South Station and Leuven takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Brussels-South Station 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Brussels-South Station and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 1:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels-South Station is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-South Station station and arriving at Leuven station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Brussels-South Station to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels-South Station to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Brussels-South Station and Leuven is 26.3 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €5–11 and the journey takes 49 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 6 times a week.