The distance between Ypres and Leuven is around 154km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ypres to Leuven by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leuven → Ypres if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre and then to Louvain.
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There are several options for getting from Ypres to Leuven by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Ypres and Leuven is around 154km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Ypres and Leuven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ypres to Leuven is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Ypres and Leuven, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ypres and Leuven. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ypres and Leuven with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 25m.
Belgian Railways run train services between Ypres and Leuven. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ypres and Leuven. We recommend that you drive to Leuven. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ypres to Leuven. We recommend that you take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre and then to Louvain. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Leuven is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Leuven. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ypres and Leuven. The distance is around 154km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ypres to Leuven is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €23($23) | hourly | 160km (99 miles) |
Train to Louvain | 2h 25m | €20($20) | once a week | 162km (101 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €20($20) | on demand | 154km (95 miles) |
The following major airports near Leuven offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.