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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Poitiers is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Poitiers via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Leuven to Poitiers?

The distance between Leuven and Poitiers is 668 km. The road distance is 660.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Poitiers without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Leuven to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Poitiers bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Poitiers train from?

Leuven to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Leuven to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 11h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €440 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Leuven to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Poitiers train arrive?

Leuven to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Poitiers is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Leuven to Poitiers.

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

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Leuven to Poitiers - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
5h 16m
€113–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Poitiers Futuroscopebus FlixBus N1143
11h 23m
€54–97
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
11h 6m
€60–131
Drive 660.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Poitierscar 660.4 km
6h 32m
€103–148
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
6h 37m
€178–425
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Massy TGVtrain 003B / ...
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 26m
€120–265
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane BRU - PIS
13h 5m
€123–435
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRU - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
7h 51m
€137–347

Leuven to Poitiers by train and bus

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Poitiers via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Poitiers - Bus Station via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop in around 11h 6m.

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