The average train between Poitiers and Leuven takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Poitiers 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Poitiers and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 10:41 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poitiers 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.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Poitiers station and arriving at Louvain station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Poitiers to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Poitiers and Leuven is 574.6 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Poitiers to Louvain via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 22m.