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

The cheapest way to get from Mons to Leuven is to bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mons to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Mons and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Mons to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Mons Av. Léo Collard and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Mons and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mons and arriving at Louvain. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Mons to Leuven?

The distance between Mons and Leuven is 92 km. The road distance is 83 km.

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

The best way to get from Mons to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €35.

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

The train from Mons to Louvain takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Mons to Leuven bus from?

Mons to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mons Av. Léo Collard station.

Where do I catch the Mons to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Mons to Leuven?

The best way to get from Mons to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Mons to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mons to Leuven train arrive?

Mons to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Mons to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Mons to Leuven is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Mons to Leuven.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mons to Louvaintrain Ic
1h 21m
€15–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mons Av. Léo Collard to Brussels-North train stationbus N818
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
2h 31m
€8–11
Drive 83 km
1. Drive from Mons to Leuvencar 83 km
1h 11m
€13–19

Mons to Leuven by train

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Distance: 91.8 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Mons to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mons Av. Léo Collard to Leuven Wijnpers via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 2h 31m.

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