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Bordeaux to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bordeaux and Leuven takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. 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 49m
Duration
882 km
Distance
€241
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
5h
€151–353

Bordeaux to Leuven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bordeaux and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 19m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 39m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 44m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 37m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 37m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 881.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 5h.

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