Schaerbeek to Leuven train with Regional

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Schaerbeek to Leuven

Showing times and prices for May 29

Cheapest price

$8

Average price

$8

Fastest journey

15 m

Average duration

15 m

Trains per day

47

Distance

23 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

Of the 47 trains that leave Schaerbeek for Leuven on Fri, May 29, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .

On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 15 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.

  • Intercity522 · 5726
    12:31 AM4h52
    Brussels-North
    5:23 AMHeverlee
    $81One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity522
    12:31 AM0h17
    Brussels-North
    12:48 AMLeuven station
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity1507 · 5730
    8:48 AM0h35
    Brussels-North
    9:23 AMHeverlee
    $81One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity1508
    9:48 AM0h16
    Brussels-North
    10:04 AMLeuven station
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity2804
    6:25 AM0h26
    Brussels-North
    6:51 AMLeuven station
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Schaerbeek to Leuven

Omio 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 prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 14 miles (23 km)

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Driving

$8

Average price

$7

Average price

Cheapest

$6

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

56m

Average total duration

Fastest

26m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 0m

Average total duration

30m

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30m

Additional time*

31m

Average total duration

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Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Schaerbeek to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Schaerbeek to Leuven:

A bus is $0.63 (€0.51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaerbeek to Leuven costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Schaerbeek to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 26m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Schaerbeek and Leuven including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 5m sooner (26m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€6) 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 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.

Live departures

Schaerbeek to Leuven train times

The table below shows live departures for Schaerbeek to Leuven trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Intercity522 · 572612:31 AM Brussels-North
4h52
5:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity52212:31 AM Brussels-North
0h17
12:48 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5046:08 AM Brussels-North
0h15
6:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3755 · 30776:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
6:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Regional3677+Intercity2804+Regional30776:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h43
6:59 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Regional1755+Intercity4105 · 57286:20 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
7:23 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Intercity36056:22 AM Brussels-North
0h17
6:39 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity28046:25 AM Brussels-North
0h26
6:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2804+Regional30776:25 AM Brussels-North
0h34
6:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity4056:40 AM Brussels-North
0h15
6:55 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3655 · 64786:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
7:29 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15056:48 AM Brussels-North
0h16
7:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1505 · 57286:48 AM Brussels-North
0h35
7:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity5057:08 AM Brussels-North
0h15
7:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3756 · 30787:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
7:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Regional3678+Intercity2805+Regional30787:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h43
7:59 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Regional1756+Intercity4106 · 57297:20 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
8:23 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Intercity36067:22 AM Brussels-North
0h17
7:39 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2805+Regional30787:25 AM Brussels-North
0h34
7:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity28057:25 AM Brussels-North
0h26
7:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity4067:40 AM Brussels-North
0h15
7:55 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3656 · 64797:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
8:29 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15067:48 AM Brussels-North
0h16
8:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1506 · 57297:48 AM Brussels-North
0h35
8:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity5068:08 AM Brussels-North
0h15
8:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3757 · 30798:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
8:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Regional3679+Intercity2806+Regional30798:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h43
8:59 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Regional1757+Intercity4107 · 57308:20 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h03
9:23 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Intercity36078:22 AM Brussels-North
0h17
8:39 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity28068:25 AM Brussels-North
0h26
8:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2806+Regional30798:25 AM Brussels-North
0h34
8:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity4078:40 AM Brussels-North
0h15
8:55 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3657 · 64808:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
9:29 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity1507 · 57308:48 AM Brussels-North
0h35
9:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15078:48 AM Brussels-North
0h16
9:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity5079:08 AM Brussels-North
0h15
9:23 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3758 · 30809:15 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
9:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Regional3680+Intercity2807+Regional30809:16 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h43
9:59 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Regional1758+Intercity4108 · 57319:21 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
1h02
10:23 AM Heverlee2 transfers
Intercity36089:22 AM Brussels-North
0h18
9:40 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity2807+Regional30809:25 AM Brussels-North
0h34
9:59 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity28079:25 AM Brussels-North
0h26
9:51 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity4089:40 AM Brussels-North
0h16
9:56 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Regional3658 · 64819:45 AM Station Brussel-Schaarbeek
0h44
10:29 AM Heverlee1 transfer
Intercity15089:48 AM Brussels-North
0h16
10:04 AM Leuven station0 transfersDirect
Intercity1508 · 57319:48 AM Brussels-North
0h35
10:23 AM Heverlee1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Schaerbeek to Leuven

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Trains from Schaerbeek to Leuven run on average 20 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.

There are 10 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 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
14 miles (23 km)
Average train duration
26m
Cheapest ticket price
$5 (€4)
Trains per day
20
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
32m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Regional, Intercity, SNCB from Schaerbeek to Leuven trainsRegional, Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Schaerbeek and Leuven from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
32m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About
The term "Regional" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, "Regionalbahn" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
$6 (€5)
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
SNCB frequency
25 a day
Learn more about SNCB

FAQs: Trains from Schaerbeek to Leuven

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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Schaerbeek to Leuven can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $5 (€4), while the average price is around $8 (€6).
The train from Schaerbeek to Leuven takes 32m and runs 20 per day.
The distance by train from Schaerbeek to Leuven is 14 miles (23 km).
The first train from Schaerbeek to Leuven leaves at 12:02 AM.
The last train from Schaerbeek to Leuven leaves at 11:58 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Schaerbeek to Leuven.
Yes, there is a direct train from Schaerbeek to Leuven. This service operates 10 times per day, provided by SNCB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Schaerbeek to Leuven.
The train station in Schaerbeek that goes to Leuven is Brussels-North, which connects to Leuven station.
The cheapest way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven is by train, with a cost of around $5 (€4).
The train journey from Schaerbeek to Leuven offers a mix of urban and suburban views, with glimpses of Belgian countryside, but it's not particularly known for being scenic.
Yes, a day trip from Schaerbeek to Leuven is feasible with a travel time of 32m and a distance of 14 miles (23 km). Trains operate 20 times per day.
In Leuven, you can visit the University Library and Bell Tower to explore its historic significance and enjoy panoramic city views. The Old Market Square offers vibrant nightlife with numerous cafes and is famously known as the longest bar in the world. Art enthusiasts can discover the M-Museum Leuven, which features both contemporary and historical art exhibitions. For a peaceful retreat, stroll through the Botanical Garden Kruidtuin, the oldest botanical garden in Belgium. Lastly, admire the stunning Gothic architecture of the Town Hall, adorned with intricate sculptures.
Two to three days in Leuven is ideal to explore its historic university, visit the M-Museum, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the Oude Markt, and wander through the picturesque streets and parks.
Yes, you can take the train from Schaerbeek to Leuven.
Since both Schaerbeek and Leuven are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Leuven include Brussels, Paris, Antwerp, Cologne, Bruges.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Schaerbeek to Leuven among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Leuven, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the train station and city center. Common scams include overcharging at bars or restaurants and unofficial taxi services. It's advisable to keep belongings secure and use licensed transportation options to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Schaerbeek to Leuven

Schaerbeek
Leuven
The major train station for departures in Schaerbeek is Station Brussel-Schaarbeek. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek for your trip from Schaerbeek to Leuven.
Station Brussel-SchaarbeekAccessibility
Amenities at train station
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address
Address
Pl. Princesse Elisabeth 5, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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Distance to city center
1 km
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address
Address
Chaussee de Louvain/Leuvensesteenweg, 1030 Brussel, Belgium
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Distance to city center
1 km

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