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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leuven is to bus which costs €2 - €4 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Leuven is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs €65 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels 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 Brussels and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Louvain. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Brussels to Leuven?

The distance between Brussels and Leuven is 28 km. The road distance is 29.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs €5 - €20.

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

The train from Brussels-North to Louvain takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leuven train from?

Brussels to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Leuven?

The best way to get from Brussels to Leuven is to train which takes 39 min and costs €5 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Brussels to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Leuven is 30 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Brussels to Leuven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Leuven?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
39 min
€5–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
58 min
€2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brussels to Leuventaxi 29.5 km
27 min
€65–80
Drive 29.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Leuvencar 29.5 km
27 min
€5–7

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Distance: 28.3 km
Duration: 39 min

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Louvain every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 39 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice 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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