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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 3 bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.
156min
IC
IC
3
Leaves from Ypres
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationYpres - 2ICWait for trainICAnvers-Central
- 3
Ride to train stationGand-Saint-Pierre69 min - 4ICWait for trainICLouvain
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain60 min
- 6Walk to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 4ID 303129150 m • 3 min
- 73Wait for bus3Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- 8Ride to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron BID 3054433 min
- 9Walk toLeuvenGrote Markt160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 2
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 39 min.
159min
IC
IC
2Leaves from Ypres
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationYpres
- 2ICWait for trainICAnvers-Central
- 3Ride to train stationGand-Saint-Pierre69 min
- 4ICWait for trainICLouvain
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain60 min
- 6Walk to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 6ID 303131160 m • 3 min
- 72Wait for bus2Heverlee Campus Arenberg
- 8Ride to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron CID 3054443 min
- 9Walk toLeuvenGrote Markt50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Ypres to Leuven
The distance between Ypres, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 160.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 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 Sint-Pieterskerk.
Bus stations close to Ypres:
- Ieper Sint-Pieterskerk
- Ieper Hommelhofstraat
- Ieper Plumerlaan
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
- Heverlee
- Wijgmaal
Bus stations close to Leuven:
- Leuven De Bruul
- Leuven Dirk Boutslaan
- Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
Related Routes
- Mechelen to Leuven
- Brussels to Leuven
- Buyl to Leuven
- Deurne Antwerp Stadion to Leuven
- Borgerhout De Roma to Leuven
- Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 6 to Leuven
- Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 10 to Leuven
- Merksem De Vlaschaardstraat to Leuven
- Deurne Craeybeckx to Leuven
- Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 11 to Leuven
- Antwerpen Harmonie to Leuven
- Merksem Laarbekestraat to Leuven
- Wijnegem Shopping Center to Leuven
- Wommelgem P+R Wommelgem to Leuven
- Hoboken Kioskplaats to Leuven
- Merksem Overhout to Leuven
- Borsbeek Silsburg to Leuven
- Borgerhout Stenenbrug to Leuven
- Terhagen Kerk to Leuven
- Retie Markt to Leuven
Alternative route from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 2
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 39 min.
159min
IC
IC
2Leaves from Ypres
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationYpres
- 2ICWait for trainICAnvers-Central
- 3Ride to train stationGand-Saint-Pierre69 min
- 4ICWait for trainICLouvain
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain60 min
- 6Walk to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 6ID 303131160 m • 3 min
- 72Wait for bus2Heverlee Campus Arenberg
- 8Ride to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron CID 3054443 min
- 9Walk toLeuvenGrote Markt50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Ypres to Leuven?
The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 3.
What is the alternative route to get from Ypres to Leuven?
The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.
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 36 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 36 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.