Important: Local transport disruptions on Sunday, 19 April
The Leuven Marathon is taking place in Leuven on Sunday, 19 April, the final day of FCVB 2026.
Many local bus lines will be detoured around the marathon route, so please anticipate potential disruptions and longer travel times. Find out which bus lines will be affected and see the marathon route.
Congress venue
KU Leuven
Campus Gasthuisberg ON2
Faculty of Medicine
Herestraat 49 - bus 400
3000 Leuven, Belgium
If using GPS navigation (such as Google Maps) to reach the venue, please use this address:
Onderwijs en Navorsing 1
Herestraat 49
3001 Leuven, Belgium
By train from Brussels Airport
The train station at Brussels Airport is situated beneath the terminal on Level -1 and is accessible via escalators and lifts from the arrivals hall. Trains from the airport stop at Leuven Railway Station, from which the main KU Leuven campus is approximately a 15-minute walk.
More information: SNCB
By bus
The city is served by De Lijn, the regional public transport company in Flanders.
Tickets can be purchased from the driver in cash, with a contactless bank card on a small terminal at the front of the bus or via the De Lijn app. A single adult ticket within Leuven costs approximately €3–4.
We suggest taking bus 43 (direction Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus) from central Leuven to the final stop. It's a simple option and takes less than 25 minutes. For example, from the Leuven Station Perron 2 stop to Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus takes 15-20 minutes.
Once you arrive at the Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus bus stop, the venue is a 5-minute walk away.
Please note: Bus 43 does not operate on Sundays, therefore it will be necessary to take an alternate bus which goes to Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek.
By taxi
From Brussels Airport, proceed to Level 0, where the official taxi rank is located outside the terminal. Signs throughout the airport clearly indicate “Taxis.” Once there, you can choose between a standard taxi, which is readily available and typically costs €50–60 depending on traffic and the exact drop-off point, or a private transfer, which can be pre-booked through services like TOMI TAXI Airport or City Airport Taxis at fixed rates ranging from €55–€75; pre-booking is particularly recommended for late arrivals to ensure availability. The journey to Leuven usually takes 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic, and should be directed to KU Leuven’s main campus.
By car from Leuven city center
Most university buildings are within walking distance, but cars can be used to reach campuses farther from the center.
Parking
KU Leuven offers several parking options for visitors and staff across its campuses. University-operated parking facilities include Parking Ladeuze, located near the city center and main libraries, and Parking Rector De Somerplein, close to the central administrative buildings. The Gasthuisberg Campus provides parking primarily for university hospitals and medical faculties, while street parking is available throughout Leuven, although it is often limited, with time restrictions and fees applying in most areas. For those wishing to avoid city traffic, Leuven also has Park & Ride (P+R) facilities at the outskirts, offering free or low-cost parking with convenient bus connections into the city center.
More information: Parking in KU Leuven
By bike
The Blue-bike system provides convenient, self-service bike rentals across Leuven. You can rent city bikes and e-bikes via the Blue-bike app at various locations, including Leuven Railway Station and Heverlee Station.
More information: Blue Bike