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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Vimy is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Vimy is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Vimy?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at VIMY - Mairie via Lille, LENS - Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and LENS - Gares - Quai 08. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Vimy?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Leuven to Vimy?

The distance between Leuven and Vimy is 209 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Vimy without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 4h 31m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Leuven to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Vimy bus from?

Leuven to Vimy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Vimy train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Vimy?

The best way to get from Leuven to Vimy is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 4h 31m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Leuven to Vimy bus arrive?

Leuven to Vimy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Leuven to Vimy train arrive?

Leuven to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Vimy?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Vimy is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Leuven to Vimy.

Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 910+ hotels available in Vimy.

Leuven to Vimy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Vimy by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels-Midi
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
4h 31m
€35–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 47m
€14–35
Drive 167.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Vimy167.2 km
2h 2m
€26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to CourtraiIc
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
5h 15m
€25–42
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphalteR81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
5h 53m
€18–40

Leuven to Vimy by train and tram

66Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Vimy, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Arras in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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