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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bruges to Leuven
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Leuven will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 28 trains that leave Bruges for Leuven on Thu, Aug 06, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
51111:58 AM1h25Bruges station1:23 PMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers- 1809 · 4099:25 AM1h30Bruges station10:55 AMLeuven station€211One-way1 transfer
- 280910:11 AM1h40Bruges station11:51 AMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers
- 1510 · 573310:30 AM1h53Bruges station12:23 PMHeverlee€211One-way1 transfer
- 151010:30 AM1h34Bruges station12:04 PMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers
- 51111:58 AM1h25Bruges station1:23 PMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers
- 5088:58 AM1h25Bruges station10:23 AMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers
- 5099:58 AM1h25Bruges station11:23 AMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers
- 51010:58 AM1h25Bruges station12:23 PMLeuven station€211One-way0 transfers
- 1809 · 4099:25 AM1h30Bruges station10:55 AMLeuven station€211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bruges to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 110 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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
Bruges to Leuven train times
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Leuven trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2807 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h40 | 9:51 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2807+ 3080 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1508 · 5731+558 | 8:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h04 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1808 · 408 | 8:25 AM Bruges station | 1h30 | 9:55 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1508 · 5731 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h53 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1508 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h34 | 10:04 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 508 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 10:23 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2808 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h40 | 10:51 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2808+3081 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1509 · 5732+559 | 9:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h04 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1809 · 409 | 9:25 AM Bruges station | 1h30 | 10:55 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1509 · 5732 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h53 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1509 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h34 | 11:04 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 509 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 11:23 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2809 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h40 | 11:51 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2809+3082 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1510 · 5733+560 | 10:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h04 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1810 · 410 | 10:25 AM Bruges station | 1h30 | 11:55 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1510 · 5733 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h53 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1510 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h34 | 12:04 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 510 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 12:23 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2810 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 1h40 | 12:51 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2810+3083 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 12:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 1511 · 5734+561 | 11:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h04 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1811 · 411 | 11:25 AM Bruges station | 1h30 | 12:55 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1511 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 1h31 | 1:01 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1511 · 5734 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 1h53 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
| 511 | 11:58 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 1:23 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bruges to Leuven
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Trains from Bruges to Leuven run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Bruges to Leuven trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Bruges and Leuven from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bruges to Leuven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Leuven 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bruges to Leuven
Most Bruges to Leuven trains use the Brugge to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Bruges and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bruges station do trains to Leuven leave from?
Getting to Brugge from Bruges city centre
Brugge is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge train station facilities and services
Brugge has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Leonidas, Deliway Brugge Station, EXKi, De Kantine, Zest Fresh Juice Bar, FavouRRs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located inside the main hall. .
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30. Information desks are located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brugge: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brugge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge: Facilities include 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges, ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station, Hotel NH Brugge.
Getting to Brugge-St.-Pieters from Bruges city centre
Brugge-St.-Pieters is 2 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge-St.-Pieters train station facilities and services
Brugge-St.-Pieters has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Which Leuven station do trains from Bruges arrive at?
Getting to Leuven from Leuven city centre
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven train station facilities and services
Leuven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Klimop, Domus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Getting to Heverlee from Leuven city centre
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee train station facilities and services
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
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