Leuven Eurostar Breaks

By train:

First Capital Connect, Southeastern and East Midlands trains arrive directly into St Pancras International. East Coast, Grand Central and Hull trains arrive at King's Cross, which is less than a 5 minute walk. Virgin Trains, Scotrail and London Midland trains arrive into Euston, which is a short walk away. Chiltern trains arrive into Marylebone, First Great Western arrive into Paddington, Southern Trains arrive into Victoria, South Eastern trains arrive into Victoria, Charing Cross and London Bridge depending on where you are travelling from, South West Trains arrive into Waterloo and National Express East Anglia arrive into Liverpool Street station.

All above mentioned mainline train stations are between 15-25 minute tube journey to St Pancras International

By tube:

St Pancras International is served by Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly & Victoria lines. For access to the Northern Line, you will need to use the escalators to the new Northern ticket hall located on the lower concourse, by the Pancras Road glass porch.

By car:

There is a 315 space multi-storey NCP car park on Pancras Road (charges apply). Address: St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London, NW1. The station is located just outside the congestion charging zone on Pancras Road (please note the road is one-way and can only be accessed from Euston Road). Private cars can pick up and set down in the parking bays on Pancras Road.

By bus:

Leuven buses services are run by the Belgium transport company De Lijn. The buses can be picked up from outside the train station and provide services across the city, getting you anywhere quickly and economically. From Leuven train station buses 1 and 2 will take you to the Grote Markt in the centre of Leuven.

By walking:

If you are travelling light or want to explore the city on the way to your hotel then many of Leuven's hotels are within walking distance of the train station. The city is pedestrian friendly with the Diestsestraat being a pedestrian-only street. Walking through the city there is plenty of time to take in the stunning medieval architecture of Leuven before arriving at your chosen hotel.

By cycling:

Leuven is a very bike friendly city and hiring a bike is a great way to see the city. Bike can be hired from outside Leuven train station where you can hop on and start exploring the city. Most attractions and places within the confines of the city can be reached quickly and easily on a bike. Be sure to lock the bike securely as theft is known in the area. Leuven tourism office also offer a range of guided cycling tours.