What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Heverlee?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Heverlee is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Heverlee?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Heverlee is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Heverlee?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Heverlee. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Heverlee Groenstraat via Leuven Station perron 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Heverlee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Heverlee. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Ghent to Heverlee?

The distance between Ghent and Heverlee is 86 km. The road distance is 83.7 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Heverlee without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Heverlee without a car is to train via Louvain which takes 1h 35m and costs €16 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Heverlee?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Ghent to Heverlee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Heverlee bus from?

Ghent to Heverlee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Heverlee train from?

Ghent to Heverlee train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Heverlee?

The best way to get from Ghent to Heverlee is to train via Louvain which takes 1h 35m and costs €16 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Ghent to Heverlee bus arrive?

Ghent to Heverlee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Ghent to Heverlee train arrive?

Ghent to Heverlee train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Heverlee station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Heverlee?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Heverlee is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Ghent to Heverlee.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Heverlee?

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Where can I stay near Heverlee?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Heverlee by train, bus, or car

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Train via Louvain
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
1h 35m
€16–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leuven Stationbus N84
2h 18m
€11–15
Drive 83.7 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Heverleecar 83.7 km
1h 1m
€13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Heverleetrain P
1h 46m
€14–28

Ghent to Heverlee by train and bus

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.6 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Heverlee, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 2h.

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