What is the cheapest way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven is to bus which costs €1 - €4 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven is to drive which takes 27 min and costs €4 - €8.

Is there a direct bus between Anderlecht and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Anderlecht and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Louvain. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Anderlecht to Leuven?

The distance between Anderlecht and Leuven is 32 km. The road distance is 31 km.

How do I travel from Anderlecht to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €5 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Anderlecht to Leuven?

The train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Anderlecht to Leuven bus from?

Anderlecht to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou station.

Where do I catch the Anderlecht to Leuven train from?

Anderlecht to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Anderlecht to Leuven?

The best way to get from Anderlecht to Leuven is to train which takes 49 min and costs €5 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €4 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Anderlecht to Leuven bus arrive?

Anderlecht to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Wijnpers station.

Where does the Anderlecht to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Anderlecht to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Anderlecht to Leuven is 31 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Anderlecht to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Anderlecht to Leuven?

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Anderlecht to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Anderlecht to Leuven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
49 min
€5–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
58 min
€1–4
Drive 31 km
1. Drive from Anderlecht to Leuvencar 31 km
27 min
€5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Anderlecht to Leuventaxi 31 km
27 min
€70–85

Anderlecht to Leuven by train

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Distance: 31.9 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Anderlecht, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven Wijnpers every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 58 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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