The average train between Leuven and Poitiers takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Leuven and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 2:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leuven is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Poitiers station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Leuven to Poitiers train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Poitiers train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Leuven to Poitiers train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Leuven and Poitiers is 574.6 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Poitiers via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 11m.
