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

The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Leuven is to bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 19h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Carcassonne and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Toulouse and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carcassonne and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Louvain via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Carcassonne to Leuven?

The distance between Carcassonne and Leuven is 1245 km. The road distance is 1087.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Leuven without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 11m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Carcassonne to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Leuven bus from?

Carcassonne to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Carcassonne station.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Leuven train from?

Carcassonne to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Carcassonne station.

Train or bus from Carcassonne to Leuven?

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Leuven is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 11m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 19h 12m.

Where does the Carcassonne to Leuven bus arrive?

Carcassonne to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Carcassonne to Leuven train arrive?

Carcassonne to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Carcassonne to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Leuven is 1087 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Carcassonne to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Carcassonne to Leuven by train (TGV), 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 via Lyon (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
9h 11m
€111–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Brussels Zaventem AirportFlixBus N781
19h 12m
€52–155
Drive 1,087.2 km
1. Drive from Carcassonne to Leuven1,087.2 km
10h 20m
€166–239
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)TLS - BRU
5h 36m
€97–263
Train
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to NarbonneTer / ...
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
10h 26m
€122–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Perpignan - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to LouvainL / ...
20h 46m
€86–150
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TLS - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
6h 54m
€82–243
Train, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)TLS - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
7h 5m
€96–306
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)TLS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
7h 6m
€122–365

Carcassonne to Leuven by train (TGV)

21Weekly Trains

9h 11mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carcassonne to Leuven.

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Distance: 1,245.1 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Louvain via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Toulouse, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 19h 12m.

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