How to travel from Leuven to Brussels

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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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $0.49 (€0.39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Brussels costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leuven and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leuven to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Leuven to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Intercity1532
    10:58 AM0h15
    Leuven station
    11:13 AMBrussels-North
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity1532
    10:58 AM0h15
    Leuven station
    11:13 AMBrussels-North
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity1532
    10:58 AM0h15
    Leuven station
    11:13 AMBrussels-North
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity1532
    10:58 AM0h22
    Leuven station
    11:20 AMBrussels-Central
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity1532
    10:58 AM0h27
    Leuven station
    11:25 AMBrussels-Midi
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity532
    10:36 AM0h27
    Leuven station
    11:03 AMBrussels-Midi
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Leuven to Brussels.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leuven and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $0.49 (€0.39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Brussels costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leuven to Brussels:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuven to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leuven to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn.
  • 28 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Leuven to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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