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How to get fromCalais to Leuvenby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain train S2 / ...
    3h 24m
    €46–109

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Leuven Stationbus bus 832
    5h 22m
    €30–51

  3. Drive  224.5 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar car 224.5 km
    2h 22m
    €36–52

  4. Train via Ghent

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
    4h 42m
    €43–86

Calais to Leuven by train and tram

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Louvain via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 24m.

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