What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Vimy?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Vimy is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Vimy?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Vimy is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Vimy?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Mairie via Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and Gares 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Vimy?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Leuven to Vimy?

The distance between Leuven and Vimy is 204 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Vimy without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €35 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Vimy?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Leuven to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Vimy bus from?

Leuven to Vimy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Vimy train from?

Leuven to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Vimy?

The best way to get from Leuven to Vimy is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Leuven to Vimy bus arrive?

Leuven to Vimy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Leuven to Vimy train arrive?

Leuven to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Vimy?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Vimy is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Leuven to Vimy.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Vimy?

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Where can I stay near Vimy?

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There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Vimy by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 30m
€36–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 47m
€16–28
Drive 167.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Vimycar 167.3 km
2h 3m
€27–38
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
5h 19m
€34–94
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
6h 14m
€21–34

Leuven to Vimy by train

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Distance: 204.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Vimy, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Arras in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 2h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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