The average train between Calais and Leuven takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Calais and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Leuven station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Calais to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Calais to Leuven train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Leuven is 199.6 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Louvain via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 21m.