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 in 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 40 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 27 min.

147min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    77 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
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 1
  • 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

Alternative route from Poperinge to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 41

To get from Poperinge to Leuven in 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 41 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 29 min.

149min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    77 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
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 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, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 170.35 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.

Public transit stations close to Poperinge

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

Bus stations close to Poperinge:

  • Poperinge Station Perron 1
  • Poperinge Station Perron 3
  • Poperinge Station Perron 2

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Leuven

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

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Wijgmaal

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rijschoolstraat
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
  • Leuven Dirk Boutslaan

Related Routes

Alternative route from Poperinge to Leuven by bus and train via IC, IC and 41

To get from Poperinge to Leuven in 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 41 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 29 min.

149min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    77 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
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 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 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • 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 Anvers-Central 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 in Leuven.

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

    The total travel time between Poperinge in Poperinge and Leuven in 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 Anvers-Central 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 in Leuven.

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