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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Leuven is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €26 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Lille to Leuven?

The distance between Lille and Leuven is 137 km. The road distance is 138.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €26 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Lille to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Leuven train from?

Lille to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lille to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Lille to Leuven bus arrive?

Lille to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Lille to Leuven train arrive?

Lille to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Leuven is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Lille to Leuven.

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

Book your Lille to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lille to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lille to 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 25m
€26–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leuven Stationbus 832
2h 50m
€12–19
Drive 138.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to Leuvencar 138.1 km
1h 38m
€22–32
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 36m
€26–51

Lille to Leuven by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.4 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Leuven Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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