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

From Poperinge to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Poperinge to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Poperinge 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Poperinge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

147min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Poperinge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poperinge
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    74 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 Poperinge to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 5A

To get from Poperinge to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Poperinge 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Poperinge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

145min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Poperinge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poperinge
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    74 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 Poperinge to Leuven

The distance between Poperinge and Leuven is approximately 170.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poperinge to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Poperinge to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Poperinge to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Poperinge) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

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

To get from Poperinge to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Poperinge 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Poperinge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

145min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Poperinge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poperinge
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    74 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 Poperinge to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct train between Poperinge and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poperinge to Leuven?

    The IC train line goes from Saint-Nicolas station near Poperinge in Poperinge 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 Poperinge to Leuven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Poperinge and Leuven by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Saint-Nicolas station near Poperinge in Poperinge.

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

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

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