What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to KU Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to KU Leuven is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to KU Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Lille to KU Leuven is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €26 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and KU Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to KU Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and KU Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Lille to KU Leuven?

The distance between Lille and KU Leuven is 139 km. The road distance is 137.2 km.

How do I travel from Lille to KU Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to KU Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €26 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Lille to KU Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Lille to KU Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to KU Leuven bus from?

Lille to KU Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to KU Leuven train from?

Lille to KU Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Lille to KU Leuven?

The best way to get from Lille to KU Leuven is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €26 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Lille to KU Leuven bus arrive?

Lille to KU Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lille to KU Leuven train arrive?

Lille to KU Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Lille to KU Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to KU Leuven is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Lille to KU Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to KU Leuven?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to KU Leuven?

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Lille to KU Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lille to KU Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
1h 36m
€26–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1bus R90 / ...
3h 19m
€13–19
Drive 137.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to KU Leuvencar 137.2 km
1h 37m
€22–31
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 55m
€25–88

Lille to KU Leuven by train, bus, and foot

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.7 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Lille, France and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to KU Leuven via Bruxelles-Midi, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to KU Leuven via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, and Leuven Station perron 1 in around 3h 19m.

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