The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuven to Ottignies
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Ottignies is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Ottignies will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leuven for Ottignies on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 28 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 bus and train for Leuven to Ottignies
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Ottignies 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 train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuven to Ottignies
Trains from Leuven to Ottignies run on average 11 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 42m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:13 |
Train companies: Regional, SNCB from Leuven to Ottignies trainsRegional, SNCB trains will get you between Leuven and Ottignies from €5. 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 Leuven to Ottignies
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuven to Ottignies 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 Ottignies, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leuven, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ottignies, located 0.6 miles (999 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leuven to Ottignies
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
- De Klimop
- Domus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week with 24-hour access. Entry via Avenue des Combattants.
- Le Pain Quotidien
- La Table de Froidmont
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve Hotel
- Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for local and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-8 for international trains
- Train: IC, S-train
- Bus: TEC lines available
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