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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station
Showing times and prices for 29 May
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
16 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels National Airport 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 National Airport to Leuven station will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Fast trains
Of the 46 trains that leave Brussels National Airport for Leuven station every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.
26078:210h13Brussels National Airport8:34Leuven station£111One-way0 changes- 26089:220h13Brussels National Airport9:35Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
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365910:420h38Brussels National Airport11:20Leuven station£111One-way1 change - 280911:380h13Brussels National Airport11:51Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
- 28068:380h13Brussels National Airport8:51Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
- 26078:210h13Brussels National Airport8:34Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
- 26089:220h13Brussels National Airport9:35Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
- 280911:380h13Brussels National Airport11:51Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
- 28068:380h13Brussels National Airport8:51Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
- 280810:380h13Brussels National Airport10:51Leuven station£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brussels National Airport to Leuven station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels National Airport 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 train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 16 km
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Live departures
Brussels National Airport to Leuven station train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels National Airport to Leuven station trains for today, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2806 | 8:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 8:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1930+3657 | 8:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 9:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2608 | 9:22 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 9:35 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2807 | 9:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 9:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1931+3658 | 9:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 10:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2609 | 10:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 10:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2808 | 10:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 10:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1932+3659 | 10:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 11:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2610 | 11:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 11:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2809 | 11:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 11:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1933+3660 | 11:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 12:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2611 | 12:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 12:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2810 | 12:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 12:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1934+3661 | 12:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 13:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2612 | 13:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 13:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2811 | 13:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 13:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1935+3662 | 13:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 14:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2613 | 14:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 14:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2812 | 14:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 14:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1936+3663 | 14:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 15:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2614 | 15:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 15:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2813 | 15:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 15:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1937+3664 | 15:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 16:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2237 · 8400 | 15:57 Brussels National Airport | 0h35 | 16:32 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2615 | 16:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 16:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2814 | 16:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 16:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1938+3665 | 16:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 17:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2238 · 8401 | 16:57 Brussels National Airport | 0h35 | 17:32 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2616 | 17:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 17:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2815 | 17:37 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 17:50 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1939+3666 | 17:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 18:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2617 | 18:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 18:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2816 | 18:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 18:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1940+3667 | 18:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 19:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2618 | 19:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 19:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2817 | 19:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 19:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1941+3668 | 19:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 20:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2619 | 20:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 20:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2818 | 20:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 20:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1942+3669 | 20:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 21:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2620 | 21:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 21:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2819 | 21:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 21:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1943+3670 | 21:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 22:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2621 | 22:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 22:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2820 | 22:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 22:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1944+3671 | 22:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 23:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2643 · 521 | 22:43 Brussels National Airport | 0h40 | 23:23 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2821 | 23:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 23:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2622 | 23:54 Brussels National Airport | 0h14 | 0:08 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2245 · 522 | 23:57 Brussels National Airport | 0h51 | 0:48 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 1927 · 504 | 5:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h41 | 6:23 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2605 | 6:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 6:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2804 | 6:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 6:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1928+3655 | 6:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 7:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2606 | 7:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 7:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2805 | 7:38 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 7:51 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1929+3656 | 7:42 Brussels National Airport | 0h38 | 8:20 Leuven station | 1 change | |
| 2607 | 8:21 Brussels National Airport | 0h13 | 8:34 Leuven station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station
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Trains from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station run on average 11 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 13m.
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 16 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 6:21 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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, SNCB from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels National Airport 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
13m
Cheapest Price
£10
Intercity frequency
8 a day
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
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
19m
Cheapest Price
£10
Regional frequency
4 a day
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
13m
Cheapest Price
£9
SNCB frequency
50 a day
FAQs: Brussels National Airport to Leuven station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels National Airport 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The train journey from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station covers a distance of 16 km and takes approximately 13m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station is 16 km.
The first train from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station leaves at 6:21.
The last train from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station departs at 23:47.
Trains from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station run approximately 11 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels National Airport and Leuven station. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
To get from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Brussels National Airport 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven is relatively short and primarily passes through urban and suburban landscapes, offering limited scenic views compared to more rural routes.
Yes, a day trip from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven is feasible, as the journey takes 13m and covers 16 km. Trains run frequently, with 9 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels National Airport to Leuven station.
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Important Stations and Airports in Brussels National Airport and Leuven station
Brussels
Leuven
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
9Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
Dining
- De Klimop
- Domus
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
Public transport options for Leuven
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
Most popular train connections from Brussels National Airport
Most popular trains to and from Leuven station and Brussels National Airport
Most popular train connections to Leuven station
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