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Musée Hergé
Major Hergé museum dedicated to Tintin and the artist's work, with original drawings, immersive displays and strong design.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 17 trains from Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve, including 11 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve run on average 80 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 80 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 5:49 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve.
The table below shows live departures for Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 4:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 4:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h41 | 5:21 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h55 | 5:45 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h45 | 5:45 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 5:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 5:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:42 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 6:21 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:49 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 6:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:56 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h42 | 6:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 6:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 6:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:42 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 7:21 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:49 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 7:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h42 | 7:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 7:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 7:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:42 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 8:21 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:49 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 8:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h42 | 8:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 8:58 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h30 | 8:58 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:42 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 9:21 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 9:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h42 | 9:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 9:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 9:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:42 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 10:21 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:49 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 10:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:56 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h42 | 10:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 10:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:28 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 10:59 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 11:38 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:09 PM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h44 | 11:53 PM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 5:49 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h49 | 6:38 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:09 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 6:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:28 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 6:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:42 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 7:21 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:49 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h40 | 7:29 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h33 | 7:29 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:09 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 7:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 7:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 8:21 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h40 | 8:29 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h33 | 8:29 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:09 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 8:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h31 | 8:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h39 | 9:21 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h40 | 9:29 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h33 | 9:29 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:09 AM Bruxelles-luxembourg | 0h50 | 9:59 AM Louvain-la-neuve | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major Hergé museum dedicated to Tintin and the artist's work, with original drawings, immersive displays and strong design.
University museum presenting art, archaeology and science collections in a modern building with broad public programming.
University science museum space offering hands-on exhibits and activities that make research accessible to families and students.
Artificial lake with walking paths, birdlife and open views, one of the best places in town for a relaxed stroll.
Wooded urban park around the lake offering easy trails, seasonal scenery and a calm break from the busy campus center.
Central pedestrian shopping street that captures the town's everyday rhythm and connects major squares and cultural sites.
Mussels steamed with vegetables, herbs, or white wine and served with fries. A Belgian brasserie classic widely enjoyed across Wallonia.
Double-fried Belgian potato fries, crisp outside and fluffy inside. They are a national staple often eaten with mayonnaise or sauces.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in dark Belgian beer, often with onions and mustard. Rich, comforting, and strongly tied to Belgian café cooking.
Established Belgian brasserie serving regional classics, beers, and hearty mains in a lively, central atmosphere popular with locals and students.
Well-known grill and Belgian restaurant with a rustic setting, known for meat dishes, classic recipes, and a broad beer selection.
Refined dining address known for seasonal cuisine and polished service, offering a more upscale meal within easy reach of Louvain-la-Neuve.
Moderate for Belgium. Student-town dining helps, but hotels are limited, so stays can cost more. Local buses and trains are reasonable for day trips.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Louvain-la-Neuve University station -> Grand-Place, Louvain-la-Neuve
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Louvain-la-Neuve, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ixelles to Louvain-la-Neuve trains use the to Louvain-la-neuve-Uni station pair. Use this guide to compare Ixelles and Louvain-la-Neuve train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Louvain-la-neuve-Uni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Pain Quotidien, La Galoute
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Louvain-la-neuve-Uni: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve Hotel and Events, Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve.
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