There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Wevelgem by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to WevelgemP / ...
2h 9m€15–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille Europe to DouaneL91
4h 9m€13–19Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Leuven to Wevelgem129.2 km
1h 23m€20–29Train
- Take the train from Louvain to CourtraiIc
2h 19m€16–21
Leuven to Wevelgem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Wevelgem is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Wevelgem is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Wevelgem. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Rekkem Vierwegenstraat via Lille Europe and Menen Barakken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Wevelgem. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Wevelgem via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Leuven and Wevelgem is 133 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Wevelgem without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 2h 9m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Leuven to Wevelgem, including transfers.
Leuven to Wevelgem bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.
Leuven to Wevelgem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Wevelgem is to train via Ghent which takes 2h 9m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Wevelgem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Louvain to Wevelgem via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven to Rekkem Vierwegenstraat via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, Douane, and Menen Barakken in around 4h 9m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Wevelgem
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–14
Train from Louvain to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €19–28
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- contact@ilevia.fr
- Website
- ilevia.fr
Bus from Lille Europe to Douane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- ilevia.fr
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Wevelgem bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Leuven to Wevelgem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Wevelgem is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Leuven to Wevelgem.
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