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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Brussels 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 32m. 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 $5.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$7 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leuven to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leuven to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Brussels:
A bus is $0.60 (€0.49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Brussels costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn.
- 28 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB.
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