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

The cheapest way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven is to bus which costs €2 - €4 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs €70 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Schaerbeek and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schaarbeek Meiser and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Schaerbeek and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek station and arriving at Louvain. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Schaerbeek to Leuven?

The distance between Schaerbeek and Leuven is 26 km. The road distance is 28 km.

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

The best way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs €4 - €20.

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

The train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Louvain takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Schaerbeek to Leuven bus from?

Schaerbeek to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Schaarbeek Meiser station.

Where do I catch the Schaerbeek to Leuven train from?

Schaerbeek to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek.

Train or bus from Schaerbeek to Leuven?

The best way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven is to train which takes 34 min and costs €4 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Schaerbeek to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schaerbeek to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schaerbeek to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Schaerbeek to Leuven is 28 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Schaerbeek to Leuven.

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

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

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Schaerbeek to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
34 min
€4–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schaarbeek Meiser to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
52 min
€2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Schaerbeek to Leuventaxi 28 km
24 min
€70–90
Drive 28 km
1. Drive from Schaerbeek to Leuvencar 28 km
24 min
€5–7

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Distance: 25.9 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 34 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Schaarbeek Meiser to Leuven Wijnpers every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 52 min. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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