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How to get from Vub to Leuven by bus, light rail and train?

From Vub to Leuven by bus, light rail and train

To get from Vub to Leuven you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 25 light rail from Vub station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 40 bus from Leuven Station Platform 2 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Vub may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 25
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Vub

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Vub
    ID 5265
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 25
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    North Station
    ID 61
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Welkenraedt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Clinic Platform 3
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vub to Leuven

The distance between Vub and Leuven is approximately 37.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vub to Leuven by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Vub to Leuven

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Vub to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vub) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vub to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Light Rail line 25, Train line IC, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Vub and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Vub to Leuven?

    The 25 light rail line goes from Vub station near Vub in Brussels to North Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vub to Leuven by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Vub and Leuven by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Vub to get to Leuven?

    Get on the 25 light rail from the Vub station near Vub in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Vub and Leuven?

    Get off the light rail at the North Station, which is closest to Leuven.