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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Caen is to bus which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Caen is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Caen. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Caen via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Caen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Leuven to Caen?

The distance between Leuven and Caen is 580 km. The road distance is 480.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Leuven to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Caen bus from?

Leuven to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Caen train from?

Leuven to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Caen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Caen is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Leuven to Caen bus arrive?

Leuven to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Caen station.

Where does the Leuven to Caen train arrive?

Leuven to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Caen is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Leuven to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2617+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
4h 38m
€82–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen712
9h 40m
€29–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
9h 25m
€31–119
Drive 480.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Caen480.5 km
4h 51m
€74–107
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 23m
€128–333

Leuven to Caen by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen once daily. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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