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

The cheapest way to get from Somme to Leuven is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somme to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Somme and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Somme to Leuven. However, there are services departing from AMIENS - Arrêt AMETIS DUNLOP and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Amiens and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Somme and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Somme to Leuven. However, there are services departing from St Roch Somme and arriving at Louvain via Amiens, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Somme to Leuven?

The distance between Somme and Leuven is 261 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Somme to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Somme to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somme to Leuven bus from?

Somme to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amiens station.

Where do I catch the Somme to Leuven train from?

Somme to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Amiens station.

Train or bus from Somme to Leuven?

The best way to get from Somme to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Somme to Leuven bus arrive?

Somme to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Somme to Leuven train arrive?

Somme to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Somme to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Somme to Leuven is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Somme to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amiens to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LouvainIc / ...
3h 47m
€40–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amiens to Brussels-North train station712
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven WijnpersR81 / ...
6h 23m
€17–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Roch to Lille FlandresK45
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to LeuvenBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 14m
Drive 233.9 km
1. Drive from Somme to Leuven233.9 km
2h 43m
€37–53
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Amiens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to LouvainIc / ...
5h 49m
€45–64

Somme to Leuven by train

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Distance: 261 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Somme, Hauts-de-France, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from St Roch Somme to Louvain via Amiens, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from AMIENS - Arrêt AMETIS DUNLOP to Leuven Wijnpers via AMIENS - Gare routière, Amiens, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h 23m.

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