What is the travel distance from Leuven to Brussels?

The distance between the two cities is 16 miles (26 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leuven to Brussels?

The majority of buses traveling from Leuven to Brussels start their journey at Leuven and wind up at Brussels South (Gare du Midi). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Brussels?

Once in Brussels, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fête de la BD - Comic Festival in Brussels! The Iris events, The Brussels Flower Carpet, a major event on the Grand Place, Bruxelles Les Bains - A beach in Brussels! And Couleur Café Music Festival.

Bus Leuven to Brussels from $3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leuven to Brussels on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Leuven	25m	8:15am	Brussels Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:55pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	50m	1:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Leuven	1h	1:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	7h	7:55pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Leuven	1h 5m	8:55am	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures for Leuven to Brussels on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Leuven	25m	8:15am	Brussels Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:55pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	50m	1:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Leuven	1h	1:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	7h	7:55pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Leuven	1h 5m	8:55am	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures for Leuven to Brussels on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:55pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	50m	1:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leuven to Brussels on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:55pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	50m	1:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:25 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leuven to Brussels

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $39	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Leuven and Brussels?

Stops in Leuven

A - Leuven

Stops in Brussels

A - Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

B - Brux-Nord

C - Congrès

D - Centrale

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leuven to Brussels by bus

What is the travel distance from Leuven to Brussels?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leuven to Brussels?
What are the best sights and things to do in Brussels?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$3

11/14

$3

Today

$3

11/16

$3

11/17

$10

11/18

No data

11/19

No data

11/20

$6

The cheapest trip from Leuven to Brussels was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leuven to Brussels, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $3 to $34 for a bus ticket from Leuven to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $3 which is on 2025-11-16.