There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Vilvoorde by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Vilvordetrain Ic / ...
34 min€6–13Drive 23.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Leuven to Vilvoordecar 23.4 km
27 min€4–6Line 91 bus
- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Machelen Cargo Discount P1bus 91
1h 18m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leuven to Vilvoordetaxi 23.4 km
27 min€50–65Line 91 bus, line 82 bus
- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Bbus 91
- Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A to Vilvoorde Nowéleibus 82
1h 56m€6
Leuven to Vilvoorde by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €50 - €65.
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 18m.
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 34 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 34 min and costs €6 - €14.
It takes approximately 34 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 34 min and costs €6 - €14. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Vilvoorde, Belgium?
You can take a train from Louvain to Vilvorde via Brussels-Nord in around 34 min. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Machelen Cargo Discount P1 hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Vilvorde
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Machelen Cargo Discount P1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A to Vilvoorde Nowélei
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
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 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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