How to travel from Brussels to Leuven

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Travel Information from Brussels to Leuven

distanceDistance15 miles (24 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$9 - $10
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $10 (€8) • 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or PKP Intercity

Travel 15 miles (24 km) by train or bus from Brussels to Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar or PKP Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Leuven.

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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.

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01:23PMLeuven
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10:23AMLeuven
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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your travel from Brussels to Leuven.

Travel information from Brussels to Leuven with SNCB:

  • Average Duration: 26 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10
  • SNCB frequency: 51 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Brussels to Leuven travel information:

  • Average Duration: 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $9
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Leuven

FAQs: 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 ways to get from Brussels to Leuven: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leuven is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Leuven:

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€8) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Leuven from Brussels is by train with an average travel time of 15 min.

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 55 min of travel time.

The Brussels to Leuven distance is around 15 miles (24 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Leuven is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 50 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Leuven:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
  • Most travelers take a train from Brussels-Central to Leuven.

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Leuven:

  • BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can take you to Leuven by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Brussels to Leuven for $9 (€8).
  • PKP Intercity, BSB, Regional, Renfe Regional Exprés or SNCB can take you to Leuven by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCB from Brussels to Leuven for $10 (€8).

Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Leuven with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.
  • Direct trains with SNCB with 50 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leuven as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Leuven from Brussels.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne or Antwerp. 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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