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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Leuven is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Louvain via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Calais to Leuven?

The distance between Calais and Leuven is 240 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Calais to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Leuven?

The best way to get from Calais to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Calais to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Calais to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Leuven is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Calais to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Calais to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3h 2m
€33–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven WijnpersR81 / ...
4h 36m
€23–30
Drive 224.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Leuven224.6 km
2h 21m
€35–50
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to LouvainIc / ...
4h 20m
€38–77

Calais to Leuven by train and tram

79Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Leuven.

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Distance: 240.1 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Louvain via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Leuven Wijnpers via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 4h 36m.

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