There are 5 ways to get from Atomium to Leuven by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 7 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Heysel to Docks Bruxseltram 7
- Take the train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
1h 2m€6–9Line 62 tram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Heysel to Meisertram 62
- Take the bus from Schaarbeek Meiser to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
1h 38m€5Drive 33.5 km
- Drive from Atomium to Leuvencar 33.5 km
32 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Atomium to Leuventaxi 33.5 km
32 min€85–110Bus, line 91 bus
- Take the bus from Brussel Esplanade to Machelen Cargo Discount P1bus R20
- Take the bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus 91
1h 57m€6
Atomium to Leuven by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atomium to Leuven is to line 62 tram and bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Atomium to Leuven is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Atomium to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Brussel Esplanade and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Machelen Cargo Discount P1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Atomium to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heysel and arriving at Louvain via Station Brussel-Schaarbeek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Atomium and Leuven is 31 km. The road distance is 33.5 km.
The best way to get from Atomium to Leuven without a car is to line 7 tram and train which takes 1h 2m and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Atomium to Leuven, including transfers.
Atomium to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Brussel Esplanade station.
Atomium to Leuven train services, operated by STIB, depart from Heysel station.
Atomium to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Machelen Cargo Discount P1 station.
What companies run services between Atomium, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?
You can take a vehicle from Atomium to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Brussel Esplanade and Machelen Cargo Discount P1 in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +32 70 23 20 00
- Website
- stib-mivb.be
Tram from Heysel to Docks Bruxsel
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=en
Tram from Heysel to Meiser
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Station Brussel-Schaarbeek to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Schaarbeek Meiser to Leuven Wijnpers
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Brussel Esplanade to Machelen Cargo Discount P1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxi Brussels
- Phone
- +32 485106311
- Website
- taxi-bruxelles.com
Taxi Bleus
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484975975
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
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More Questions & Answers
Atomium to Leuven train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Docks Bruxsel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atomium to Leuven is 33 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Atomium to Leuven.
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