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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leuven is to train and bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Louvain via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Calais to Leuven?

The distance between Calais and Leuven is 246 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Calais to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leuven train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Leuven train arrive?

Calais to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Leuven is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Calais to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Leuven.

Calais to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
3h 24m
€43–116
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Leuvenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 8m
€27–57
Drive 224.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar 224.5 km
2h 22m
€35–51
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 21m
€41–116
Train, bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
5h 17m
€29–52

Calais to Leuven by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.8 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 Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 24m.

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