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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Poperinge is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Poperinge is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Poperinge?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Poperinge. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Poperinge via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Leuven to Poperinge?

The distance between Leuven and Poperinge is 169 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Poperinge without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €18 - €28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Leuven to Poperinge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Poperinge train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Poperinge?

The best way to get from Leuven to Poperinge is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Leuven to Poperinge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Poperinge?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Poperinge is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Leuven to Poperinge.

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

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Where can I stay near Poperinge?

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

There are 3 ways to get from Leuven to Poperinge 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 PoperingeIc / ...
2h 37m
€18–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 47m
€14–21
Drive 163.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Poperinge163.2 km
1h 41m
€25–37

Leuven to Poperinge by train

216Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.3 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Poperinge via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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