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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Calais is to bus and train via Calais Frethun which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Calais. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Leuven to Calais?

The distance between Leuven and Calais is 240 km. The road distance is 225.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Leuven to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Calais train from?

Leuven to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where does the Leuven to Calais train arrive?

Leuven to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Calais is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Leuven to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 25m
€45–94
Bus, train via Calais Frethun
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 14m
€28–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 5m
€29–54
Drive 225.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar 225.2 km
2h 14m
€36–51
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 22m
€44–120

Leuven to Calais by train and tram

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 25m.

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