There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Arras by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Arrastrain Tgv
2h 57m€33–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
4h 45m€14–24Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Leuven to Arrascar 177.3 km
2h€28–41Train via Ghent
- Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 36m€36–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 36m€31–51
Leuven to Arras by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Arras is to bus which costs €13 - €25 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Arras is to drive which takes 2h and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Arras. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Arras. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Leuven and Arras is 192 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Arras without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Leuven to Arras, including transfers.
Leuven to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.
Leuven to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Arras is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Louvain to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven to Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Leuven to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Arras is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Leuven to Arras.
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