By bus or train to Leuven

Leuven is easy to reach by public transport. See how you can get to your destination by bus and train.

Leuven Station

By bus

Timetable and stops

The buses of De Lijn serve the entire city and connect Leuven with neighbouring municipalities.

Plan your route via De Lijn

Ticket deals for the bus

  • Ticket 'Leuven winkel'
    Travel to Leuven and back for €2 on Saturdays and Shopping Sundays.
  • Ticket 'Leuven Event'
    Buy a €1 ticket (single journey) via the De Lijn website or app for a journey to or from Leuven during:
    • Leuven Marathon on Sunday 19 April 2026
    • Leuven by night on Wednesday 13 May 2026
    • De Langste dag on Saturday 20 en zondag 21 June 2026
    • Beleuvenissen on Friday 10, 17, 24 en 31 July 2026
    • Leuven zingt on Saturday 25 July 2026
    • Hapje Tapje on Sunday 2 August 2026
    • Beleuvenissen on Friday 7 August 2026
    • Renewi tour On Sunday 23 August 2026
  • Ticket for a night bus
    Travel to Leuven and back on Friday and Saturday evenings. For some destinations the night bus is free.
  • Free ticket from P+R (park and ride)
    Take the bus for free to the city centre and back from a parking area at the edge of the city.
  • Free ticket for children
    Children under 12 travel for free in Flanders.

By train

Timetable and stops

Leuven station is easy to reach by train. The station is within walking distance of the city centre and the shopping streets.

Plan your route via NMBS

Tip: From Leuven Station, you can use a shared bike of rent a bike.

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