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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 11m.

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 34m and costs €75 - €220.

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 11m.

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 Massy TGV and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Leuven?

The distance between Bordeaux and Leuven is 941 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 Antony which takes 6h 33m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Antony which takes 6h 33m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 34m.

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 Massy Tgv 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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There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Leuven by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), or train

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Train via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Bruxelles Miditrain 003C / ...
6h 33m
€159–326
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
13h 11m
€80–128
Drive 882.8 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Leuvencar 882.8 km
8h 50m
€137–198
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
4h 34m
€80–217
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
6h 41m
€192–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 34m
€85–164
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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
5h 55m
€157–437
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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
7h 3m
€151–372
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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
5h 57m
€85–344
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
7h 13m
€125–307

Bordeaux to Leuven by train

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Distance: 941.4 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Louvain via Massy TGV, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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