Bordeaux to Leuven Trains

Bordeaux to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bordeaux and Leuven takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Bordeaux to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration: 882 km
Distance: €247
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys

4h 58m

€151–362

Bordeaux to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Bordeaux and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:08 PM → 10:23 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
5:46 PM → 11:23 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:50 PM → 8:23 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:46 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:46 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:46 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:46 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
8:46 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bordeaux to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Louvain via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 58m.

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