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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station

Showing times and prices for 27 Aug

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£6

Fastest journey

26 m

Average duration

27 m

Trains per day

78

Distance

27 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 78 trains that leave Brussels-Midi for Leuven station every day 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Intercity2805
    7:140h37
    Brussels-Midi
    7:51Leuven station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity3616
    17:110h29
    Brussels-Midi
    17:40Leuven station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity3615
    16:110h29
    Brussels-Midi
    16:40Leuven station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity8400
    16:050h27
    Brussels-Midi
    16:32Leuven station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity416
    17:270h27
    Brussels-Midi
    17:54Leuven station
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Brussels-Midi to Leuven station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.

Distance: 27 km

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£7

Average Price

£5

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Cheapest

1h 2m

Average total duration

32m

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Additional time*

58m

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28m

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Live departures

Brussels-Midi to Leuven station train times

The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Midi to Leuven station trains for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity151920:32 Brussels-Midi
0h29
21:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51920:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
21:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity362021:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
21:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281921:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
21:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity152021:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
22:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity52021:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
22:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity362122:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
22:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity282022:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
22:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity152122:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
23:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity52122:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
23:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity282123:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
23:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Regional367223:30 Brussels-Midi
0h49
0:19 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Thursday 27 August
Intercity5220:20 Brussels-Midi
0h28
0:48 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity36056:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
6:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity28046:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
6:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity4056:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
6:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity15056:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
7:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5056:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
7:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity36067:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
7:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity28057:14 Brussels-Midi
0h37
7:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity4067:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
7:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity15067:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
8:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5067:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
8:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity36078:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
8:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity28068:14 Brussels-Midi
0h37
8:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity4078:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
8:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity15078:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
9:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5078:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
9:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity36089:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
9:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity28079:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
9:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity4089:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
9:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity15089:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
10:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity5089:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
10:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity360910:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
10:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity280810:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
10:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity40910:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
10:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity150910:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
11:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity50910:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
11:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361011:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
11:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity280911:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
11:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41011:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
11:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151011:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
12:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51011:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
12:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361314:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
14:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281214:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
14:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41314:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
14:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151314:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
15:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51314:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
15:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361415:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
15:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281315:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
15:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41415:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
15:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151415:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
16:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51415:56 Brussels-Midi
0h28
16:24 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity840016:05 Brussels-Midi
0h27
16:32 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361516:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
16:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281416:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
16:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41516:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
16:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151516:32 Brussels-Midi
0h29
17:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51516:56 Brussels-Midi
0h28
17:24 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity840117:06 Brussels-Midi
0h26
17:32 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361617:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
17:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281517:13 Brussels-Midi
0h37
17:50 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41617:27 Brussels-Midi
0h27
17:54 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151617:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
18:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51617:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
18:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361718:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
18:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281618:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
18:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41718:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
18:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151718:32 Brussels-Midi
0h29
19:01 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51718:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
19:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361819:11 Brussels-Midi
0h29
19:40 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281719:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
19:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41819:28 Brussels-Midi
0h27
19:55 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity151819:36 Brussels-Midi
0h28
20:04 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity51819:56 Brussels-Midi
0h27
20:23 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity361920:11 Brussels-Midi
0h28
20:39 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity281820:13 Brussels-Midi
0h38
20:51 Leuven station0 changesdirect
Intercity41920:28 Brussels-Midi
0h28
20:56 Leuven station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station

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Trains from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station run on average 16 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.

There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance
27 km
Average train duration
32m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
16
Fastest train
27m
First train
3:13
Last train
22:20
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train companies: Intercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station trainsIntercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels-Midi and Leuven station from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
27m
Cheapest Price
£4
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

Renfe

About
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Renfe frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and up to three suitcases free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (cafeteria) available on most long-distance trains serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. First class passengers receive at-seat service
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation. Included in some ticket types, additional fee for others. Recommended during peak travel times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about Renfe

Regional

About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
£5
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26m
Cheapest Price
£6
SNCB frequency
50 a day
Learn more about SNCB

FAQs: Brussels-Midi to Leuven station train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leuven station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station covers a distance of 27 km and takes approximately 27m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station is 27 km.
The first train from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station leaves at 3:13.
The last train from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station departs at 22:20.
Trains from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels-Midi and Leuven station. The service operates 16 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regional, Renfe, SNCB.
To get from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bruxelles-Midi to Leuven offers a glimpse of Belgium's charming countryside, featuring picturesque villages and lush green fields, making it a moderately scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Bruxelles-Midi to Leuven is feasible as the journey takes only 27m and covers 27 km. Trains run frequently with 11 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels-Midi to Leuven station.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brussels-Midi and Leuven station

Most Brussels-Midi to Leuven station trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Leuven station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Midi and Leuven station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brussels
Arrival train stations in Leuven
Bruxelles-Midi47B Avenue Fonsny, 1060 Brussels, BelgiumWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre

TrainEuroCity · 4m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Ice · 14m · £0.90
Bus48 · 16m · £3 · every ~9 min
Bus · 20m
FlixBus N1153 · 29m · £0.90
Subway2, 6 · 18m · £3 · every ~38 min

Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services

Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.

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