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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Leuven is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Louvain via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Geneva to Leuven?

The distance between Geneva and Leuven is 552 km. The road distance is 656 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Geneva to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Leuven train from?

Geneva to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Leuven?

The best way to get from Geneva to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 7h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Geneva to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Leuven train arrive?

Geneva to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Leuven is 656 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Geneva to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Geneva to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Leuven by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
1h 47m
€61–214
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
7h 20m
€146–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
14h 6m
€67–106
Drive 656 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Leuvencar 656 km
8h 22m
€116–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
8h 31m
€252–446
Bus via Dijon
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Dijonbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 26m
€81–174

Geneva to Leuven by train

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Distance: 552.3 km
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Louvain via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 20m.

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