What is the cheapest way to get from Forest to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Forest to Leuven is to bus which costs €1 - €18 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Forest to Leuven is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €4 - €7.

Is there a direct bus between Forest and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Louvain. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Forest to Leuven?

The distance between Forest and Leuven is 32 km. The road distance is 31.7 km.

How do I travel from Forest to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Forest to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €5 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Forest to Leuven?

The train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Forest to Leuven bus from?

Forest to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou station.

Where do I catch the Forest to Leuven train from?

Forest to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Forest to Leuven?

The best way to get from Forest to Leuven is to train which takes 49 min and costs €5 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €18 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Forest to Leuven bus arrive?

Forest to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Wijnpers station.

Where does the Forest to Leuven train arrive?

Forest to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Forest to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest to Leuven is 32 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Forest to Leuven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Forest to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

Forest to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Forest to Leuven by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
49 min
€5–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
59 min
€1–18
Drive 31.7 km
1. Drive from Forest to Leuvencar 31.7 km
30 min
€5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest to Leuventaxi 31.7 km
30 min
€80–100

Forest to Leuven by train

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Distance: 31.9 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Forest, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 49 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou to Leuven Wijnpers every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 59 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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