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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Louvain via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Caen to Leuven?

The distance between Caen and Leuven is 580 km. The road distance is 482.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Caen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Leuven bus from?

Caen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Leuven train from?

Caen to Leuven train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Caen to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Caen to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caen to Leuven train arrive?

Caen to Leuven train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Leuven is 483 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Caen to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

Caen to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
4h 22m
€82–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train station712
8h 46m
€30–91
Drive 482.9 km
1. Drive from Caen to Leuven482.9 km
4h 49m
€76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
5h 9m
€128–352
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
2. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 52m
€33–106

Caen to Leuven by train

221Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Louvain via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Caen to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €27–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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