How far is Brussels from Leuven?

The distance between Brussels and Leuven is around 26 km (16 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brussels to Leuven?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels, and end it at Leuven, in Leuven.

Bus Brussels to Leuven from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brussels to Leuven on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	50m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Brussels to Leuven on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	50m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Brussels to Leuven on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	50m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Brussels to Leuven

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leuven. The journey takes about 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

25 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $108	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $7	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brussels and Leuven?

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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D
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Stops in Leuven

A
Leuven
Diestsepoort 3, 3000 Leuven

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brussels to Leuven by bus

How far is Brussels from Leuven?
The distance between Brussels and Leuven is around 26 km (16 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brussels to Leuven?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels, and end it at Leuven, in Leuven.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$4

11-22

$4

Today

$14

11-24

$9

11-25

$4

11-26

No data

11-27

$9

11-28

$11

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Leuven was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brussels to Leuven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $14 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-11-25.