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How to get fromLeuven to Calaisby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    3h 18m
    €49–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus bus R81 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    5h 30m
    €22–38

  3. Drive 225.2 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar car 225.2 km
    2h 14m
    €35–51

  4. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    3h 34m
    €46–97

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 22m
    €39–96

Leuven to Calais by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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 and Lille Europe in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Calais via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 5h 30m.

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