There are 3 ways to get from Leuven to Ypres by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain Ic / ...
2h 43m€28–88Bus, line 91 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Station to Brugesbus N84
- Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
5h 35m€16–22Drive 151 km
- Drive from Leuven to Yprescar 151 km
1h 34m€24–34
Leuven to Ypres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Ypres is to bus and line 91 bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Ypres is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €23 - €35.
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 35m.
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 43m.
The distance between Leuven and Ypres is 159 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €27 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Leuven to Ypres, including transfers.
Leuven to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.
Leuven to Ypres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Ypres is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €27 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 35m.
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 43m. 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 35m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leuven Station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Leuven to Ypres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Ypres is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Leuven to Ypres.
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