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

The cheapest way to get from Puurs to Leuven is to line 89 bus and line 20 bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puurs to Leuven is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €6 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Puurs and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Puurs to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Puurs Merkenveld and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Mechelen Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Puurs and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puurs and arriving at Louvain. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Puurs to Leuven?

The distance between Puurs and Leuven is 41 km. The road distance is 40 km.

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

The best way to get from Puurs to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs €6 - €14.

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

The train from Puurs to Louvain takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Puurs to Leuven bus from?

Puurs to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Puurs Merkenveld station.

Where do I catch the Puurs to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Puurs to Leuven?

The best way to get from Puurs to Leuven is to train which takes 52 min and costs €6 - €14. Alternatively, you can line 89 bus and line 20 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Puurs to Leuven bus arrive?

Puurs to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Mechelen Station perron 18.

Where does the Puurs to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Puurs to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Puurs to Leuven is 40 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Puurs to Leuven.

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

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Puurs to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, line 89 bus, line 20 bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Puurs to Louvaintrain L / ...
52 min
€6–14
Line 89 bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Puurs Merkenveld to Mechelen Station perron 18bus 89
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 14 to Leuven Station perron 1bus 20 / ...
1h 46m
€6
Drive 40 km
1. Drive from Puurs to Leuvencar 40 km
46 min
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puurs to Leuventaxi 40 km
46 min
€100–130

Puurs to Leuven by train

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Distance: 41.4 km
Duration: 52 min

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Puurs to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €6–14 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puurs Merkenveld to Leuven Station perron 1 via Mechelen Station perron 14 in around 1h 46m.

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