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 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 19 min.

139min
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
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    66 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 5A

To get from Ypres to 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 5A bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
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
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    66 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 - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Wetenschapspark
  • 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 and Leuven is approximately 160.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ypres to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 5A

To get from Ypres to 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 5A bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
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
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    66 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 - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Wetenschapspark
  • 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 139 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 137 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

  • 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 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ypres to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Saint-Nicolas 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.

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

    The total travel time between Ypres and Leuven by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Saint-Nicolas 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.

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