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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Marseille to Leuven?

The distance between Marseille and Leuven is 1102 km. The road distance is 975.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €230 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Marseille to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Leuven bus from?

Marseille to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Leuven train from?

Marseille to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Leuven?

The best way to get from Marseille to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €230 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Marseille to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Marseille to Leuven train arrive?

Marseille to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Leuven is 976 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Marseille to Leuven.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Leuven by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
6h 38m
€230–376
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 24m
€63–247
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
15h 39m
€90–143
Drive 975.6 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Leuvencar 975.6 km
10h 43m
€152–219
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
4h 40m
€75–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 9m
€100–190
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NCE - BRU
6h 58m
€132–345
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 1m
€162–452
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain
6h 3m
€80–309
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 9m
€141–377

Marseille to Leuven by train (TGV)

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Distance: 1,101.7 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €220–360 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Brussels-North train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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