What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Leuven?

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 46m.

How far is it from Annecy to Leuven?

The distance between Annecy and Leuven is 597 km. The road distance is 686.9 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €250 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Annecy to Leuven?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Annecy to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Leuven bus from?

Annecy to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Leuven train from?

Annecy to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Leuven?

The best way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Annecy to Leuven bus arrive?

Annecy to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Annecy to Leuven train arrive?

Annecy to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Leuven is 687 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Annecy to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Annecy to Leuven?

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Annecy to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4h 34m
€62–224
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
7h 46m
€254–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
15h 5m
€70–111
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Leuvencar 686.9 km
8h 49m
€106–153
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
5h 14m
€92–274
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 51m
€124–354
Bus via Dijon
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Dijonbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 34m
€80–163

Annecy to Leuven by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Brussels-North train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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