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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Paris is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Paris is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Paris station. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Paris. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Paris Nord via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Leuven to Paris?

The distance between Leuven and Paris is 340 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Leuven to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Paris train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Paris?

The best way to get from Leuven to Paris is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Leuven to Paris bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Paris train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Paris?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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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 9m
€51–182
Bus via Brussels-North train station
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 30m
€27–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 46m
€31–67
Drive 327.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Pariscar 327.5 km
3h 28m
€52–74
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3h 53m
€135–316

Leuven to Paris by train

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Distance: 339.5 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Paris Nord via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 9m. 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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