Ladeuzeplein: The Heart of Leuven

Getting There

• Public Transport

  To reach Ladeuzeplein in Leuven from Brussels, start by taking a train from Brussels Central Station. Trains to Leuven are frequent, so check the schedule on the SNCB/NMBS website or app. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Once you arrive at Leuven Station, exit the station and turn left onto Martelarenplein. Walk straight until you reach the intersection with Diestsestraat. Turn right onto Diestsestraat, and continue walking until you reach Ladeuzeplein, which is a large square on your left.

• Walking

  If you are already in the city center of Brussels, you can walk to a nearby train station, such as Brussels Central. From there, follow the public transport instructions above. Alternatively, if you prefer to explore by foot, consider walking to Leuven (though it is about 25 kilometers away, which will take several hours). Start from the Grand Place in Brussels, head towards Rue de la Régence, and follow signs towards the Leuven area.

• Bus

  You can also take a bus from Brussels to Leuven. From Brussels, head to the Brussels-North bus station. Look for buses heading to Leuven. The bus ride may take about 40-50 minutes depending on traffic. Once you arrive at the Leuven bus station, exit and follow the same directions as from the train station: turn left onto Martelarenplein, walk straight to Diestsestraat, and turn right to reach Ladeuzeplein.