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 €28 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.

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 21m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to France. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 De Lijn, depart from Leuven Lüdenscheid 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 21m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Leuven to France bus arrive?

Leuven to France bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte 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 22452+ hotels available in France.

Leuven to France - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 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 21m
€54–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 801 / ...
6h 44m
€28–46
Drive 327.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Pariscar 327.5 km
3h 28m
€52–74
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3h 57m
€136–316
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 13m
€39–100
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 26m
€100–270

Leuven to France by train and subway

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Châtelet via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 6h 44m.

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