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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Leuven is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Nantes to Leuven?

The distance between Nantes and Leuven is 789 km. The road distance is 700.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €150 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Nantes to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Leuven bus from?

Nantes to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Leuven train from?

Nantes to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Leuven?

The best way to get from Nantes to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Nantes to Leuven bus arrive?

Nantes to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Nantes to Leuven train arrive?

Nantes to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Leuven is 700 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Nantes to Leuven.

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

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

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
5h 54m
€159–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N712
12h 22m
€70–100
Drive 700.1 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Leuvencar 700.1 km
6h 56m
€134–193
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NTE - BRU
4h 19m
€84–279
Train via Bruxelles Midi
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bruxelles Miditrain 003B
5h 54m
€144–235
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain
6h 6m
€166–524
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 31m
€113–348
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
5h 50m
€216–441
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane NTE - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain
9h 51m
€115–339

Nantes to Leuven by train (TGV)

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi once daily. Tickets cost €150–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to Brussels Zaventem Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 11h.

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