What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve is to bus which costs €10 - €17 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A and WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The distance between Ghent and Louvain-la-Neuve is 92 km. The road distance is 87.1 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve bus from?

Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The best way to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve bus arrive?

Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve train arrive?

Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve.

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Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain S8 / ...
2h 25m
€15–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus B840
2. Take the bus from WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2bus E12
3h 18m
€11–16
Drive 87.1 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuvecar 87.1 km
1h 8m
€14–20
Line 49 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 6 to Herzele Stationbus 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Herzele to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain S8 / ...
3h 15m
€15–29

Ghent to Louvain-la-Neuve by train

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Distance: 92.1 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvain-la-Neuve via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 via Brussels Zaventem Airport, Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, and WOLUWE Métro Roodebeek in around 3h 18m.

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