How to travel from Brussels to Leuven

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Leuven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 15 miles (25 km)

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€6

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1h 4m

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1h 12m

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from Brussels to Leuven

How to get from Brussels to Leuven by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity1509
10:48AM0h16
Brussels-North
11:04AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity1509
10:48AM0h16
Brussels-North
11:04AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity409
10:40AM0h15
Brussels-North
10:55AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity1509
10:41AM0h23
Brussels-Central
11:04AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity509
10:56AM0h27
Brussels-Midi
11:23AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1509
10:36AM0h28
Brussels-Midi
11:04AMLeuven station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Leuven

Travel to Leuven easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Leuven.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Leuven including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).

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

A bus is $0.56 (€0.45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leuven costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 27m.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Brussels to Leuven is approximately 15 miles (25 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Leuven is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Leuven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Leuven:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Leuven by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Leuven with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, De Lijn.
  • 26 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Antwerp, Bruges. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leuven and these popular destinations at a great price.

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