What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Menin Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Menin Gate is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Menin Gate?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Menin Gate is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Menin Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Menin Gate. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Menin Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Menin Gate. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Ypres via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Leuven to Menin Gate?

The distance between Leuven and Menin Gate is 161 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Menin Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Menin Gate without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €17 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Menin Gate?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Leuven to Menin Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Menin Gate bus from?

Leuven to Menin Gate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Menin Gate train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Menin Gate?

The best way to get from Leuven to Menin Gate is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Leuven to Menin Gate bus arrive?

Leuven to Menin Gate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Leuven to Menin Gate train arrive?

Leuven to Menin Gate train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Menin Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Menin Gate is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Leuven to Menin Gate.

Where can I stay near Menin Gate?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Menin Gate.

Leuven to Menin Gate - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leuven to Menin Gate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to YpresIc / ...
2h 53m
€17–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to BrugesN84
2. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 291
5h 25m
€16–22
Drive 150.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Menin Gate150.5 km
1h 33m
€24–34

Leuven to Menin Gate by train and foot

180Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Menin Gate, Belgium?

You can take a train from Louvain to Menin Gate via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Ypres in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Menin Gate via Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, Torhout Station perron 4, and Ieper Markt perron 2 in around 5h 25m.

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