The cheapest and fastest trains from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Louvain-la-Neuve for Brussels every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels 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 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. 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: 28 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:01 Louvain-la-Neuve | 1h12 | 07:13 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Louvain-la-Neuve | 1h00 | 07:39 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:01 Louvain-la-Neuve | 0h56 | 14:57 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:31 Louvain-la-Neuve | 0h56 | 15:27 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:01 Louvain-la-Neuve | 0h56 | 16:57 Brussels | 0 changesdirect |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels by train or coach
05 Nov
06 Nov
07 Nov
08 Nov
09 Nov
10 Nov
11 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels trainsRegional, PKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Louvain-la-Neuve and Brussels from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
Regional
SNCB
FAQs: Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Louvain-la-Neuve and Brussels
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Le Pain Quotidien
- La Galoute
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve Hotel and Events
- Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ottignies and Brussels
- Bus: TEC lines available
- Train: Connections to Ottignies and Brussels
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- 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.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
Most popular train connections from Louvain-la-Neuve
More options for your journey from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

