The distance between Mons and Leuven is around 89km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mons to Leuven by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leuven → Mons if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leuven.
Take the bus to SOIGNIES Gare then take the train to Bru.-Noord / Brux.-Nord then take the bus to Leuven Rector De Somerplein zone A.
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There are several options for getting from Mons to Leuven by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €12 ($12).
The distance between Mons and Leuven is around 89km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Mons and Leuven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mons to Leuven is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €12 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Mons and Leuven, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mons and Leuven. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mons and Leuven with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 20m.
Belgian Railways run train services between Mons and Leuven. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mons and Leuven. We recommend that you drive to Leuven. instead which will take 1hr.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mons to Leuven. We recommend that you take the train to Leuven. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Leuven is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Leuven. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mons and Leuven. The distance is around 90km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mons to Leuven is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 20m | €14($14) | every 2 hours | 92km (57 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 15m | €11($11) | hourly | 89km (56 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €12($12) | on demand | 90km (56 miles) |
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The following major airports near Leuven offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.