Train connections to and from Leuven:
- IC A: Oostende -Brugge -Gent -Brussels -Leuven -Luik -Verviers -Aken -Keulen or Luik -Eupen
- IC E: Knokke/Blankenberge -Brugge -Gent -Brussels -Leuven -Aarschot -Diest -Hasselt
- IC F: Quiévrain -Bergen -Brussels -Leuven -Tienen -Landen -Borgworm -Ans -Luik -Verviers
- IC K: Gent -Aalst -Denderleeuw -Brussels -Leuven -Tienen -Landen -Sint -Truiden -Hasselt -Genk
- IR a: Leuven -Mechelen -Antwerpen of Mechelen -Sint-Niklaas
- L train: Leuven -Ottignies
- L train: Leuven -Sint-Joris-Weert
- L train: Leuven -Tienen -Landen -Borgworm -Ans -Luik
- L train: Leuven -Brussels -Geraardsbergen
- L train: Leuven -Aarschot -Lier -Antwerpen
From Brussels (Leuven - Brussels = 20 minutes of travelling) there are train connections to most of
Belgian cities; there are different international connections.
Map with railway stations in Belgium, and a similar map.
Practical information and schedules can be consulted on the site of the NMBS.
European National Railways and Timetables.
The railway station is situated at 1 km of the City centre. Most college buildings in the centre of the city are situated at an
acceptable walking distance from the railway station (max. 2 km); most of the bus connections in and around
Leuven have a stop at the railway station and pass through the City centre. For transportation from the
railway station to the Campus of Arenberg it is advised to make use of
bus connection 2.
For transportations by bus to the Campus of Gasthuisberg you can use connection 14.
During the academic year there are special train and bus connections for students on Sunday evening.
You can find more information about these special connections on following web page:
travelling information for students.