How to get from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train?

From Ypres to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Ypres to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 43

To get from Ypres to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ypres to Leuven

The distance between Ypres, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 160.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ypres

Ypres is located at Ypres, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Ieper Station Perron 1.

Bus stations close to Ypres:

  • Ieper Station Perron 1
  • Ieper Station Perron 2
  • Ieper Station Perron 3

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven De Bruul.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 43

To get from Ypres to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ypres to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ypres to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct train between Ypres and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ypres to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Ypres in Ieper to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Leuven in Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ypres to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ypres in Ieper and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ypres to get to Leuven?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Ypres in Ieper.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ypres and Leuven?

    Get off the train at the Gand-Saint-Pierre stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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