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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 20 trains that leave Brussels South Charleroi Airport for Leuven on Wed, Mar 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4557+5708 | 7:01 AM Lodelinsart | 1h34 | 8:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4028+5708 | 7:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1h25 | 8:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 5708 | 7:39 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h02 | 8:41 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2008 · 508 | 7:51 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h32 | 9:23 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 4579 · 6459 | 7:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1h32 | 9:31 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4558+5709 | 8:01 AM Lodelinsart | 1h34 | 9:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4029+5709 | 8:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1h25 | 9:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 5709 | 8:39 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h02 | 9:41 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2009 · 509 | 8:51 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h32 | 10:23 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 4580 · 6460 | 8:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1h32 | 10:31 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4559+5710 | 9:01 AM Lodelinsart | 1h34 | 10:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4030+5710 | 9:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1h25 | 10:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 5710 | 9:39 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h02 | 10:41 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2010 · 510 | 9:51 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h32 | 11:23 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 4581 · 6461 | 9:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1h32 | 11:31 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4560+5711 | 10:01 AM Lodelinsart | 1h34 | 11:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 4031+5711 | 10:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1h25 | 11:35 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 5711 | 10:39 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h02 | 11:41 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2011 · 511 | 10:51 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1h32 | 12:23 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 4582 · 6462 | 10:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1h32 | 12:31 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven
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Trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 18:54. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 07:14 |
Last train 18:54 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Regional from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven trainsPKP Intercity, Regional trains will get you between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Leuven from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leuven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Leuven
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
- De Klimop
- Domus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
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