There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Leuven by bus, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4h 37m€62–223Train
- 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€253–459Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
15h 7m€75–117Drive 686.9 km
- Drive from Annecy to Leuvencar 686.9 km
8h 49m€108–155Bus 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 17m€93–271Bus 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
15h 32m€79–145
Annecy to Leuven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €60 - €230.
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 7m.
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 597 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 €250 - €460.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Annecy to Leuven, including transfers.
Annecy to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy 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 €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 7m.
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, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Brussels-North train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 13h 45m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 49m to drive from Annecy to Leuven.
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