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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to France is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to France is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to France station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and France?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to France. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Leuven to France?

The distance between Leuven and France is 343 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Leuven to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to France bus from?

Leuven to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to France train from?

Leuven to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to France?

The best way to get from Leuven to France is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Leuven to France bus arrive?

Leuven to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to France train arrive?

Leuven to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Leuven to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to France is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Leuven to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22505+ hotels available in France.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 12m
€58–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 17m
€30–53
Drive 327.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Pariscar 327.5 km
3h 28m
€51–73
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3h 58m
€125–317
Train via Coutellerie
1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 17m
€38–98
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 26m
€99–271
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
4h 31m
€74–212
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
4h 25m
€86–223
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRU - NCE
4h 42m
€74–239

Leuven to France by train and subway

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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