What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Bordeaux and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Louvain via Bordeaux St Jean, Massy TGV and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven?

The distance between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Leuven is 797 km. The road distance is 892.3 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven without a car is to train via Antony which takes 8h 3m and costs €150 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven bus from?

Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven train from?

Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven bus arrive?

Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven train arrive?

Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven is 892 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven.

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Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
2h 4m
€78–218
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
14h 52m
€76–121
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Bruxelles Miditrain 003C / ...
8h 3m
€157–338
Drive 892.3 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuvencar 892.3 km
8h 57m
€137–198
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
4h 11m
€135–380
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain
4h 27m
€83–338
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
8h 28m
€184–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 23m
€82–168

Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leuven by tram and train

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Distance: 796.9 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Bordeaux Airport (BOD), France and Leuven, Belgium?

easyJet and KLM fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aéroport to Louvain via Gare Saint-Jean, Bordeaux St Jean, Massy TGV, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 3m.

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