There are 5 ways to get from UCLouvain to KU Leuven 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 Ottignies to Louvaintrain S20 / ...
1h 12m€8–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 to WOLUWE Métro Crainhembus E12
- Take the bus from Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus R92
2h 8m€5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from UCLouvain to KU Leuventaxi 26.6 km
26 min€70–85Drive 26.6 km
- Drive from UCLouvain to KU Leuvencar 26.6 km
26 min€5–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 to WAVRE Gare - Quai 6bus E11 / ...
- Take the train from Wavre to Louvaintrain S20 / ...
1h 18m€5–10
UCLouvain to KU Leuven by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from UCLouvain to KU Leuven is to drive which costs €4 - €6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from UCLouvain to KU Leuven is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs €70 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from UCLouvain to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from UCLouvain to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Louvain-la-Neuve and arriving at Louvain via Ottignies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between UCLouvain and KU Leuven is 37 km. The road distance is 26.6 km.
The best way to get from UCLouvain to KU Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €8 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from UCLouvain to KU Leuven, including transfers.
UCLouvain to KU Leuven bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), depart from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 station.
UCLouvain to KU Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ottignies station.
The best way to get from UCLouvain to KU Leuven is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €8 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between UCLouvain, Belgium and KU Leuven, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Ottignies to Louvain every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from UCLouvain to KU Leuven via LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2, WOLUWE Métro Crainhem, Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ottignies to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Wavre to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- letec.be
Bus from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 to WOLUWE Métro Crainhem
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.letec.be/
Bus from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 to WAVRE Gare - Quai 6
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.letec.be/
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
Gentle car service
- Phone
- +32 497 11 17 61
- Website
- taxi-aeroports.be
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
UCLouvain to KU Leuven bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), arrive at WOLUWE Métro Crainhem station.
UCLouvain to KU Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCLouvain to KU Leuven is 27 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from UCLouvain to KU Leuven.
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