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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 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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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.

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).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, De Lijn.
- 26 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB.
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