What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Louvain via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Leuven?

The distance between Bordeaux and Leuven is 882 km. The road distance is 882.8 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 9m and costs €150 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Leuven?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bordeaux to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Leuven bus from?

Bordeaux to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven is to train via Paris which takes 5h 9m and costs €150 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 13h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bordeaux to Leuven train arrive?

Bordeaux to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Leuven is 883 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Bordeaux to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Leuven?

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Bordeaux to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
5h 9m
€153–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 47m
€72–122
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
13h 12m
€82–119
Drive 882.8 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Leuvencar 882.8 km
8h 50m
€142–205
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
4h 44m
€80–280
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
7h 6m
€189–316
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 37m
€124–330
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 34m
€162–484
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
6h 17m
€77–349

Bordeaux to Leuven by train, foot, and subway

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 881.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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