There are 3 ways to get from Leuven to Calais by train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 33m€44–77Drive 225.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar 225.2 km
2h 14m€36–52Train 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 Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 28m€44–81
Leuven to Calais by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Calais is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
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 and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Leuven and Calais is 240 km. The road distance is 225.2 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Calais without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Leuven to Calais, including transfers.
Leuven to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Calais is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Leuven to Calais.
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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, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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