Train Brussels to Leuven: Trip Overview
Brussels to Leuven Trains
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Information on this train trip
| Daily Trains | 22 |
| Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 5:02AM - 11:30PM |
| Minimum Price | $11 |
| Average Ticket Price | $12 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 13m |
| Average Train Trip Duration | 43m |
| Distance | 16 miles (25 km) |
| Train Companies on This Route | SNCB |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Brussels - Leuven
The average train ticket price from Brussels to Leuven is $12. The best way to find train tickets from Brussels to Leuven is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Brussels and Leuven is around 43m, although the fastest train will take about 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 16 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Brussels to Leuven can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Brussels to Leuven by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Brussels to Leuven, you can travel comfortably and safely with SNCB.
Once in Leuven, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Town Hall, Park Abbey, Vaartkom, Great Beguinage, M-Museum Leuven.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Brussels to Leuven, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $9 to $9 for a train ticket from Brussels to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2024-05-03.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Brussels to Leuven is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Leuven you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Brussels and Leuven compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Brussels to Leuven.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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