There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
7h 44m€274–493Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4h 53m€66–215Bus via Dijon
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Dijonbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 27m€81–165Drive 686.9 km
- Drive from Annecy to Leuvencar 686.9 km
8h 48m€107–154Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
15h 6m€79–127Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
5h 8m€93–254
Annecy to Leuven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station via Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Louvain via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Annecy and Leuven is 927 km. The road distance is 686.9 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €270 - €500.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Annecy to Leuven, including transfers.
Annecy to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €270 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Dijon, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Leuven, Belgium?
You can take a train from Annecy to Louvain via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Louvain via Dijon, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–260
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €260–450
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Dijon station.
Annecy to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Leuven is 687 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Annecy to Leuven.
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