There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde 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
best- Take the train from Louvain to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Vilvordetrain S1 / ...
32 min€6–25Drive 23.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Leuven to Vilvoordecar 23.4 km
27 min€4–6Line 91 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Machelen Cargo Discount P1bus 91
- Take the bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Vilvoorde Heldenpleinbus R20 / ...
1h 16m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leuven to Vilvoordetaxi 23.4 km
27 min€60–75
Leuven to Vilvoorde by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde is to drive which costs €3 - €6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs €60 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Vilvoorde. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Vilvoorde Heldenplein via Machelen Cargo Discount P1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Vilvoorde. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Vilvorde via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Leuven and Vilvoorde is 38 km. The road distance is 23.4 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs €5 - €26.
It takes approximately 32 min to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde, including transfers.
Leuven to Vilvoorde bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
Leuven to Vilvoorde train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde is to train which takes 32 min and costs €5 - €26. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Vilvoorde, Belgium?
You can take a train from Louvain to Vilvorde via Brussels-Nord in around 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Vilvoorde Heldenplein via Machelen Cargo Discount P1 in around 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Vilvorde
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Louvain to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Machelen Cargo Discount P1
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Vilvoorde Heldenplein
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Vilvoorde bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Machelen Cargo Discount P1 station.
Leuven to Vilvoorde train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Vilvoorde is 23 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Leuven to Vilvoorde.
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