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University museum with science, culture, and philosophy exhibitions in a striking historic complex. Ideal for understanding Leuven's academic identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$8
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 01
34 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
34 m
Trains on Sep 01
24
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaerbeek to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schaerbeek to Leuven will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
It's difficult to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven without transferring at least once.
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3757 · 3079
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1510 · 5733Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaerbeek to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Schaerbeek to Leuven:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaerbeek to Leuven costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (26m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Regional, Intercity, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Schaerbeek to Leuven trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3757 · 3079 | 8:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3679+ 2806+ 3079 | 8:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h43 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
1757+ 4107 · 5730 | 8:20 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 1h03 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2806+ 3079 | 8:25 AM Brussels-North | 0h34 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3657 · 6480 | 8:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 9:29 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1507 · 5730 | 8:48 AM Brussels-North | 0h35 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3758 · 3080 | 9:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3680+ 2807+ 3080 | 9:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h43 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
1758+ 4108 · 5731 | 9:21 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 1h02 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2807+ 3080 | 9:25 AM Brussels-North | 0h34 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3658 · 6481 | 9:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 10:29 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1508 · 5731 | 9:48 AM Brussels-North | 0h35 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3759 · 3081 | 10:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3681+ 2808+ 3081 | 10:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h43 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
1759+ 4109 · 5732 | 10:20 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 1h03 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2808+ 3081 | 10:25 AM Brussels-North | 0h34 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3659 · 6482 | 10:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 11:29 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1509 · 5732 | 10:48 AM Brussels-North | 0h35 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3760 · 3082 | 11:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3682 · 3082+ 2809 | 11:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h43 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
1760+ 4110 · 5733 | 11:20 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 1h03 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2809+ 3082 | 11:25 AM Brussels-North | 0h34 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3660 · 6483 | 11:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek | 0h44 | 12:29 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1510 · 5733 | 11:48 AM Brussels-North | 0h35 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Schaerbeek to Leuven run on average 21 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schaerbeek 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 Schaerbeek to Leuven trains use the Brussels-Nord to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Schaerbeek and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek.
Meiser is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Meiser has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Meiser.
ATMs are available at Meiser.
Available at Meiser: Taxis.
Available at Meiser: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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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