By train
The train is a fast, environmentally friendly way to travel. The comfortable Thalys, Eurostar, ICE, and TGV high-speed trains will get you from the neighbouring countries to the centre of Leuven in practically no time at all.
International trains arrive in Brussels-South or in Liège. From there, you can take a national train to Leuven (approx. 25 minutes).
- For international tickets: www.b-europe.be
- For travel within Belgium: www.belgianrail.be
From Great Britain
Want to travel to Leuven by train comfortably, economically and quickly from Great Britain? Search for your train ticket now www.britishrail.com and have a relaxing journey!
By plane
Brussels Airport | 28 km from Leuven
The easiest and fastest way to reach Leuven from Brussels Airport is by train. A direct train will have you in Leuven in just 15 minutes.
- Website Brussels Airport
- Website NMBS
Brussels South International Airport | 90 km from Leuven
You can buy a ticket at Charleroi Airport which combines the bus to Charleroi Sud with the train to Leuven.
- Website Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Website NMBS
By car
The attractive historical centre of Leuven is traffic-free. The rest of the city centre is subdivided into 5 districts. In each district a loop directs traffic from the ring road to a city centre parking garage and back to the ring road. We advise you to park your car in one of the more advantageous ring road car parks.
- Find the right car park for you
- Long term parking:
- Parking Teken | Monseigneur Van Waeyenberghlaan, 3000 Leuven
3 euro From Friday 18:00 until Sunday 19:00
- Parking Teken | Monseigneur Van Waeyenberghlaan, 3000 Leuven
By international bus
Thanks to different connections, you can access Leuven easily by bus.
Book a seat through one of the following coach companies.
- Frankrijk → Leuven (Departure: Paris, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes & Tours)
- The Netherlands→ Leuven (Departure: Eindhoven, Groningen, Apeldoorn, Nijmegen & Maastricht)
- United Kingdom→ Leuven (Departure: London)
- Germany → Leuven (Departure: Koblenz, Worms, Bonn, Karlsruhe, Neurenberg, München, Keulen, Würzburg & Frankfurt.
By camper
- Parking spot Kessel-Lo | Eénmeilaan (opposite no. 199), 3010 Leuven (Kessel-Lo)
- More information
By coach
Leuven’s historic city centre is a pedestrian-only zone. So you cannot use a GPS within the ring road. Coaches can drop off visitors in the centre of Leuven and then park along the ring road. Check this document to avoid surprises.
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