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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Ypres is to bus which costs €17 - €26 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Ypres is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Ypres via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Leuven to Ypres?

The distance between Leuven and Ypres is 159 km. The road distance is 151 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €26 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Leuven to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Ypres bus from?

Leuven to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Ypres?

The best way to get from Leuven to Ypres is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €26 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Leuven to Ypres bus arrive?

Leuven to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Leuven to Ypres train arrive?

Leuven to Ypres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Ypres is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Leuven to Ypres.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain Ic / ...
2h 41m
€26–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Brugesbus N84
2. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
5h 34m
€18–25
Drive 151 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Yprescar 151 km
1h 34m
€24–34

Leuven to Ypres by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.3 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Louvain to Ypres via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 5h 34m.

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