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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h.

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 28m and costs €26 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille - Europe Train Station station and arriving at Leuven. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs €26 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train 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 28m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €21 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Lille to Leuven bus arrive?

Lille to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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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There are 5 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 28m
€26–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Leuvenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 35m
€10–21
Drive 138.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to Leuvencar 138.1 km
1h 38m
€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 38m
€25–88
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
3h
€11–16

Lille to Leuven by train

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Distance: 137.4 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Leuven once daily. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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