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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Leuven is to train and fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alès to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Louvain via Nimes and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Alès to Leuven?

The distance between Alès and Leuven is 1094 km. The road distance is 908.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alès to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Alès to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Leuven train from?

Alès to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Where does the Alès to Leuven train arrive?

Alès to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Leuven is 909 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Alès to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Leuven.

Alès to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alès to Leuven by train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
7h 44m
€111–299
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MRS - CRL
4. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
8h 36m
€83–214
Drive 908.7 km
1. Drive from Alès to Leuven908.7 km
10h 32m
€141–203
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MPL - BRU
8h 24m
€157–405
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MRS - BRU
7h 8m
€98–283
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
6h 36m
€155–354
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MPL - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
8h 11m
€168–500
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)TLS - BRU
8h 58m
€123–317
Train to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Fly from Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)FNI - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
7h 36m
€127–577

Alès to Leuven by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,094.1 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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