How to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen by bus and train?

From Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen by bus and train

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the 71 bus from Ypres Station Platform 5 station to Messines Peace Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mesen on the Moovit app.

283min
Train - S8
S8
Train - P
P
Bus - 7171
Walk to Mesen
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Poperinge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ypres
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ypres Station Platform 5
    ID 504180
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Nieuwkerke Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Messines Peace Village
    ID 510836
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mesen
    Walk to
    Mesen
    1.49 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen by bus and train via S8, P and 6

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the 6 bus from Comines/Komen Railway Station station to Ploegsteert Beau Site Residence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mesen on the Moovit app.

273min
Train - S8
S8
Train - P
P
Bus - 66
Walk to Mesen
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Poperinge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Comines
    98 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Comines/Komen Railway Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Ploegsteert Independent Thorn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ploegsteert Beau Site Residence
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mesen
    Walk to
    Mesen
    3.47 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen

The distance between Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium and Mesen, Belgium is approximately 186.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 283 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen

To check the bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Louvain-La-Neuve) and destination (Mesen), 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 Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen by bus and train via S8, P and 6

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the 6 bus from Comines/Komen Railway Station station to Ploegsteert Beau Site Residence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mesen on the Moovit app.

273min
Train - S8
S8
Train - P
P
Bus - 66
Walk to Mesen
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Poperinge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Comines
    98 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Comines/Komen Railway Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Ploegsteert Independent Thorn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ploegsteert Beau Site Residence
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mesen
    Walk to
    Mesen
    3.47 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen?

    The fastest way takes 283 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line P, Bus line Ypres - Kemmel - Messines - Nieuwkerke - Loker - Poperinge.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen?

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line P, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct train between Louvain-La-Neuve and Mesen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen?

    The S8 train line goes from Zottegem station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve to Brussels South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels South station near Mesen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Louvain-La-Neuve to Mesen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve and Mesen in Belgium by train and bus is about 4 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Louvain-La-Neuve to get to Mesen?

    Get on the S8 train from the Zottegem station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Louvain-La-Neuve and Mesen?

    Get off the train at the Brussels South stop, which is closest to Mesen in Belgium.

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