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How to get from Louvain to Gesves by bus and train?

From Louvain to Gesves by bus and train

To get from Louvain to Gesves in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Louvain station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 42 bus from Namur Gare Des Bus - Quai 7 station to Strud Garage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4242
Walk to Gesves
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Namur
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Namur Gare Des Bus - Quai 7
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Seilles Gare Des Bus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Strud Garage
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gesves
    Walk to
    Gesves
    3.91 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Louvain to Gesves

The distance between Louvain, Belgium and Gesves, Belgium is approximately 91.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain to Gesves by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Louvain

Louvain is located at Louvain, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station.

Train stations close to Louvain:

  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Louvain:

  • Kessel-Lo Achterzijde Station
  • Leuven Station Perron 2
  • Leuven Station Perron 1

Public transit stations close to Gesves, Belgium

Gesves is located at Gesves, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Haut-Bois Trou Bouquiau.

Bus stations close to Gesves:

  • Haut-Bois Trou Bouquiau
  • Haut-Bois Entrée
  • Brionsart Michaux

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Louvain to Gesves?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct train between Louvain and Gesves?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Louvain to Gesves?

    The IC train line goes from Charleroi-Central station near Louvain in Leuven to Ottignies station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ottignies station near Gesves in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Louvain to Gesves by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Louvain in Leuven and Gesves in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Louvain to get to Gesves?

    Get on the IC train from the Charleroi-Central station near Louvain in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Louvain and Gesves?

    Get off the train at the Ottignies stop, which is closest to Gesves in Belgium.

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