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Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Leuven:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Leuven costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (29m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mechelen to Leuven
How to get from Mechelen to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
411010:36 AM0h29Mechelen station11:05 AMLeuven station$51One-way0 transfers
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- 411010:36 AM0h29Mechelen station11:05 AMLeuven station$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 411010:36 AM0h29Mechelen station11:05 AMLeuven station$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 41088:36 AM0h29Mechelen station9:05 AMLeuven station$51One-way0 transfers
- 411111:36 AM0h29Mechelen station12:05 PMLeuven station$51One-way0 transfers
- 41099:36 AM0h29Mechelen station10:05 AMLeuven station$51One-way0 transfers
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- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Leuven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Heverlee.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Leuven by train.
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