The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 48 trains that leave Brussels for Louvain-la-Neuve on Tue, Aug 04, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 51 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.
39578:20 AM1h01Brussels-Midi9:21 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way0 transfers
656011:48 AM1h11Brussels-Midi12:59 PMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way0 transfers
396011:24 AM0h57Brussels-Central12:21 PMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way0 transfers
2410+
655810:03 AM0h56Brussels-Midi10:59 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way1 transfer
39589:20 AM1h01Brussels-Midi10:21 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way0 transfers
2408+
65568:14 AM0h45Brussels-North8:59 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way1 transfer
2411+
655911:14 AM0h45Brussels-North11:59 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way1 transfer
2410+
655810:14 AM0h45Brussels-North10:59 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way1 transfer
2409+
65579:14 AM0h45Brussels-North9:59 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way1 transfer
2410+
655810:08 AM0h51Brussels-Central10:59 AMLouvain-la-Neuve station€71One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 28 km
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€6 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2408+ 6556 | 8:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 8:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2408+ 6556 | 8:08 AM Brussels-Central | 0h51 | 8:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2408+ 6556 | 8:14 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 8:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
3957 | 8:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h01 | 9:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3957 | 8:24 AM Brussels-Central | 0h57 | 9:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3957 | 8:30 AM Brussels-North | 0h51 | 9:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108+ 6357 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h06 | 9:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2108+ 6357 | 8:37 AM Brussels-Central | 1h01 | 9:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2108+ 6357 | 8:43 AM Brussels-North | 0h55 | 9:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
6557 | 8:48 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h11 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6557 | 8:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6557 | 8:58 AM Brussels-North | 1h01 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2409+ 6557 | 9:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2409+ 6557 | 9:08 AM Brussels-Central | 0h51 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2409+ 6557 | 9:14 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
3958 | 9:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h01 | 10:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3958 | 9:24 AM Brussels-Central | 0h57 | 10:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3958 | 9:30 AM Brussels-North | 0h51 | 10:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109+ 6358 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h06 | 10:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2109+ 6358 | 9:37 AM Brussels-Central | 1h01 | 10:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2109+ 6358 | 9:43 AM Brussels-North | 0h55 | 10:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
6558 | 9:48 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h11 | 10:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6558 | 9:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 10:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6558 | 9:58 AM Brussels-North | 1h01 | 10:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2410+ 6558 | 10:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 10:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2410+ 6558 | 10:08 AM Brussels-Central | 0h51 | 10:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2410+ 6558 | 10:14 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 10:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
3959 | 10:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h01 | 11:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3959 | 10:24 AM Brussels-Central | 0h57 | 11:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3959 | 10:30 AM Brussels-North | 0h51 | 11:21 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2110+ 6359 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h06 | 11:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2110+ 6359 | 10:37 AM Brussels-Central | 1h01 | 11:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2110+ 6359 | 10:43 AM Brussels-North | 0h55 | 11:38 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
6559 | 10:48 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h11 | 11:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6559 | 10:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 11:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6559 | 10:58 AM Brussels-North | 1h01 | 11:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2411+ 6559 | 11:03 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h56 | 11:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2411+ 6559 | 11:08 AM Brussels-Central | 0h51 | 11:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2411+ 6559 | 11:14 AM Brussels-North | 0h45 | 11:59 AM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
3960 | 11:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h01 | 12:21 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3960 | 11:24 AM Brussels-Central | 0h57 | 12:21 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3960 | 11:30 AM Brussels-North | 0h51 | 12:21 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2111+ 6360 | 11:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h06 | 12:38 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2111+ 6360 | 11:37 AM Brussels-Central | 1h01 | 12:38 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
2111+ 6360 | 11:43 AM Brussels-North | 0h55 | 12:38 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 1 transfer | |
6560 | 11:48 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h11 | 12:59 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6560 | 11:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 12:59 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6560 | 11:58 AM Brussels-North | 1h01 | 12:59 PM Louvain-la-Neuve station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve
Trains from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve run on average 33 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 55m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Regional, Intercity, SNCB from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve trainsRegional, Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels and Louvain-la-Neuve from €4. 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 Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve 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 Louvain-la-Neuve, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve
Most Brussels to Louvain-la-Neuve trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-neuve-Uni station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Louvain-la-Neuve train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brussels station do trains to Louvain-la-Neuve leave from?
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
Brussels-Nord 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: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Which Louvain-la-Neuve station do trains from Brussels arrive at?
Getting to Louvain-la-neuve-Uni from Louvain-la-Neuve city centre
Louvain-la-neuve-Uni train station facilities and services
Louvain-la-neuve-Uni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Pain Quotidien, La Galoute
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve Hotel and Events, Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve.
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