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M Leuven
University museum with science, culture, and philosophy exhibitions in a striking historic complex. Ideal for understanding Leuven's academic identity.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hasselt to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hasselt to Leuven will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 38 trains that leave Hasselt for Leuven on Tue, Aug 04, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 47 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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2631 · 5731Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hasselt to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hasselt to Leuven:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hasselt to Leuven costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 49m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hasselt to Leuven trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:11 PM Hasselt | 0h51 | 3:02 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:11 PM Hasselt | 0h51 | 5:02 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
1530 | 8:00 AM Hasselt station | 0h55 | 8:55 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1730+ 2857 | 8:11 AM Hasselt station | 0h51 | 9:02 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3630 · 2630 · 5730 | 8:18 AM Kiewit | 1h05 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3630+ 6480 | 8:18 AM Kiewit | 1h11 | 9:29 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3630 | 8:27 AM Hasselt station | 0h50 | 9:17 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2630 | 8:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h36 | 9:12 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2630 · 5730 | 8:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h47 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1531 · 5731 | 8:51 AM Kiewit | 1h32 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2479 · 3080 | 8:56 AM Hasselt station | 1h03 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2479 | 8:56 AM Hasselt station | 0h50 | 9:46 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1531 | 9:00 AM Hasselt station | 0h55 | 9:55 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1731+ 2858 | 9:11 AM Hasselt station | 0h51 | 10:02 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3631 · 2631 · 5731 | 9:18 AM Kiewit | 1h05 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3631+ 6481 | 9:18 AM Kiewit | 1h11 | 10:29 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3631 | 9:27 AM Hasselt station | 0h51 | 10:18 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2631 · 5731 | 9:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h47 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2631 | 9:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h36 | 10:12 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2480 · 3081 | 9:56 AM Hasselt station | 1h03 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2480 | 9:56 AM Hasselt station | 0h50 | 10:46 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1532 | 10:00 AM Hasselt station | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1732+ 2859 | 10:11 AM Hasselt station | 0h51 | 11:02 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3632 · 2632 · 5732 | 10:18 AM Kiewit | 1h05 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3632+ 6482 | 10:18 AM Kiewit | 1h11 | 11:29 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3632 | 10:27 AM Hasselt station | 0h51 | 11:18 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2632 · 5732 | 10:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h47 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2632 | 10:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h36 | 11:12 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2481 | 10:56 AM Hasselt station | 0h50 | 11:46 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2481 · 3082 | 10:56 AM Hasselt station | 1h03 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1533 | 11:00 AM Hasselt station | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1733+ 2860 | 11:11 AM Hasselt station | 0h51 | 12:02 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3633+ 6483 | 11:18 AM Kiewit | 1h11 | 12:29 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3633 · 2633 · 5733 | 11:18 AM Kiewit | 1h05 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3633 | 11:27 AM Hasselt station | 0h52 | 12:19 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2633 | 11:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h36 | 12:12 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2633 · 5733 | 11:36 AM Hasselt station | 0h47 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2482 · 3083 | 11:56 AM Hasselt station | 1h03 | 12:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2482 | 11:56 AM Hasselt station | 0h50 | 12:46 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1534 | 12:00 PM Hasselt station | 0h55 | 12:55 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hasselt to Leuven run on average 23 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Leuven — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leuven trip today.
University museum with science, culture, and philosophy exhibitions in a striking historic complex. Ideal for understanding Leuven's academic identity.
Museum and former home of Father Damien, presenting his life and global legacy. A meaningful visit in a historic city-center setting.
Museum in Park Abbey exploring religion, art, and heritage through the abbey's story. It adds depth to a visit to the wider site.
Leuven's central square framed by the town hall and Saint Peter's Church. It is the city's essential starting point for architecture and atmosphere.
Long square and social hub lined with student life and major events. It captures Leuven's energetic university-city character.
Belgium's oldest botanical garden, popular for quiet walks and seasonal plants. A local favorite near the historic core.
Crisp pork cubes braised or roasted, a Leuven pub classic often served with salad, fries, and a sharp mustard or beer-based sauce.
A strong amber-brown abbey beer brewed in Leuven since the 1970s, known for soft fruit notes and a full malty finish.
A pale Belgian lager historically tied to Leuven brewing. It is the city’s most famous everyday beer and a key part of local café culture.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative seasonal tasting menus in an intimate, elegant setting.
Long-standing traditional restaurant famous for grilled meats, Belgian dishes, and an old-school local dining room.
Classic Leuven brasserie on the Oude Markt serving Belgian staples, beer, and a lively historic square atmosphere.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are not cheap, but student spots, bakeries, and short local transit keep typical visitor costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually get small change, not a set tip.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hasselt 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.

Most Hasselt to Leuven trains use the Hasselt to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Hasselt and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hasselt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Goei Goesting, Brasserie De Boulevard
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hasselt. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hasselt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hasselt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hasselt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hasselt: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Hasselt, Radisson Blu Hotel Hasselt, YUP Hotel.
Kiewit is 2 km from Hasselt city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiewit has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kiewit.
ATMs are available at Kiewit.
Available at Kiewit: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiewit.
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Klimop, Domus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
Wijgmaal is 5 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Wijgmaal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wijgmaal.
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