There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to UCLouvain by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Louvain to Wavretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from WAVRE Gare - Quai 13 to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2bus E11 / ...
42 min€6–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 2 to Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metrobus R80
- Take the bus from WOLUWE Métro Crainhem to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2bus E12
1h 52m€5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leuven to UCLouvaintaxi 28.9 km
30 min€60–75Drive 28.9 km
- Drive from Leuven to UCLouvaincar 28.9 km
30 min€5–7Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
50 min€6–10
Leuven to UCLouvain by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to UCLouvain is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to UCLouvain is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs €60 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to UCLouvain. However, there are services departing from Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 2 and arriving at LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 via WOLUWE Métro Crainhem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to UCLouvain. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve via Ottignies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Leuven and UCLouvain is 31 km. The road distance is 28.9 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to UCLouvain without a car is to train and bus which takes 42 min and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Leuven to UCLouvain, including transfers.
Leuven to UCLouvain bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 2 station.
Leuven to UCLouvain train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to UCLouvain is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs €5 - €7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €11 and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and UCLouvain, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 2 to UCLouvain via Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro, WOLUWE Métro Crainhem, and LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Ottignies every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Wavre
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Ottignies
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from WAVRE Gare - Quai 13 to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from WOLUWE Métro Crainhem to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek perron 2 to Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
Taxi Bella
- Phone
- +32 0494 25 12 00
- Website
- taxi-bella.be
Taxi Jenny
- Phone
- +32 16 26 10 10
- Website
- taxijenny.be
Taxi Safe
- Phone
- +32 468105226
- Website
- taxisafe.be
Tiense Taxi
- Phone
- +32 499867140
- Website
- tiensetaxi.be
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Booking & Getting There
Leuven to UCLouvain bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro station.
Leuven to UCLouvain train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ottignies station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to UCLouvain is 29 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Leuven to UCLouvain.
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