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4.6Travel Information from Brussels to Leuven
 Distance | 15 miles (24 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $3 - $9 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $3 (€3) • 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 2 min |
 Popular travel companies | De Lijn or SNCB |
Take a train or bus to travel 15 miles (24 km) between Brussels and Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are De Lijn or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Leuven.
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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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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.
There are 2 travel options 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 $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to Leuven:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $9 (€8).
The fastest way to get to Leuven from Brussels is by train with an average travel time of 2 min.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 45 min of travel time.
The distance from Brussels to Leuven is approximately 15 miles (24 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Leuven is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Brussels and 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 from Brussels to Leuven:
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Leuven.
The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Leuven:
- De Lijn can take you to Leuven by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for De Lijn from Brussels to Leuven for $3 (€3).
- Travel with SNCB for trains to Leuven. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCB Brussels to Leuven tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Leuven with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with De Lijn 4 direct buses per day.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCB.
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 from Brussels to Leuven.
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