How to get fromBrussels–Charleroi Canal to Leuvenby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Leuven by train, car, or taxi

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Train via Bruxelles-Midi
best
1. Take the train from Braine-le-Comte to Bruxelles-Miditrain S2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
1h 48m
€12–37
Drive 55.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Leuvencar 55.2 km
50 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Leuventaxi 55.2 km
50 min
€140–180
Train
1. Take the train from Nivelles to Louvaintrain S9 / ...
2h 13m
€12–24

Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Leuven by bus and train

47Weekly Services

1h 48mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brussels–Charleroi Canal to Leuven.

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Distance: 69.3 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Brussels–Charleroi Canal, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a bus from RONQUIERES Rue de Chenu to Louvain via BRAINE-LE-COMTE Gare - Quai 2, Braine-le-Comte, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 48m.

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Leuven(opens in a new window), Belgium(opens in a new window)

Leuven or Louvain is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located about 25 km east of Brussels. The municipality itself comprises the sub-municipalities of Heverlee, Kessel-Lo, Leuven proper, Wilsele, Wijgmaal and part of Haasrode and Korbeek-Lo. It is the eighth largest city in Belgium, with more than 100,244 inhabitants.

Things to do in Leuven

Walibi Belgium(Opens in a new window)

Walibi Belgium is a 64-hectare (158.15 acres) theme park located in Wavre, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, Belgium, close to the city of Brussels. The park complex consists of the titular theme park and the Aqualibi indoor water park that is located next door. It is one of the largest theme parks in Belgium; with roughly 1.45 million visitors attending in 2018.

Kondaa(Opens in a new window)

Kondaa is a steel roller coaster at Walibi Belgium in Wavre, Belgium. First unveiled at the IAAPA 2018 Expo, the coaster marks the end of a three-year park investment plan and upon opening became the tallest and fastest coaster in the Benelux region, as well as the park's ninth coaster. Kondaa features a top speed of 70.2 mi/h, a notable 15 airtime moments, and the world's first non-inverting cobra roll element.

Tiki-Waka (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Tiki-Waka is a steel family roller coaster located at Walibi Belgium in Wavre, Belgium. The Polynesian-themed coaster opened for the 2018 season as the headlining attraction in the newly re-themed Exotic World area, and kickstarted a multi-year, €100,000 expansion plan.

Pulsar (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Pulsar is a steel launched shuttle roller coaster at Walibi Belgium in Wavre, Belgium. It opened on 4 June 2016 as the first PowerSplash model by German manufacturer Mack Rides.

Places to stay in Leuven

Hotel The Shepherd(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Boardhousing(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hotel The Lodge Heverlee(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

The Heart of Leuven(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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