The average train between Leuven and Calais takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Calais. 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 Leuven and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Calais at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven to Calais? 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 Leuven to Calais. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Calais station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Leuven to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Leuven to Calais train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Leuven and Calais is 199.6 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 3h 58m.