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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Leuven is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h.

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 43m and costs €80 - €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 via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

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 36m.

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 36m and costs €200 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 36m and costs €200 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Marseille to Leuven bus arrive?

Marseille to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Marseille to Leuven?

Book your Marseille to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Marseille to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 36m
€207–309
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 2m
€67–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Brussels Southbus N769
17h
€94–142
Drive 975.6 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Leuvencar 975.6 km
10h 43m
€154–222
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
4h 43m
€80–214
Train via Marseille Saint Ch
1. Take the train from Marseille Saint Ch to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
6h 49m
€187–301
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
5h 37m
€92–341
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
7h 1m
€133–316
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
5h 57m
€157–449
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
6h 38m
€118–374

Marseille to Leuven by train (TGV)

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,101.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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 €200–300 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Brussels South once daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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