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4.6Travel Information between Ghent and Leuven
 Distance | 44 miles (71 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $19 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 2 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $19 (€18) • 58 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCB |
Travel 44 miles (71 km) by bus or train to Leuven from Ghent. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Ghent to Leuven.
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Leuven
Travel to Leuven easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Leuven.
You can get between Ghent and Leuven 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Leuven from Ghent is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Ghent to Leuven:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€18) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Ghent to Leuven is by train, which takes on average 58 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h of travel time.
The distance is approximately 44 miles (71 km) from Ghent to Leuven.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Leuven is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Leuven from Ghent as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Leuven:
- Buses most often depart from Ghent at Gent, Ghent and arrive in Leuven at Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Trains most often depart from Ghent at Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Leuven at Leuven.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ghent to Leuven:
- You can go to Leuven from Ghent by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $5 (€4) with FlixBus from Ghent to Leuven on Omio.
- You can take a train from Ghent to Leuven with SNCB. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with SNCB from Ghent to Leuven.
Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Leuven with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Leuven with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 10 direct trains a day to Leuven with SNCB.
Direct services to Leuven tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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