There are 5 ways to get from Paris to KU Leuven by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussel-Zuid
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 30m€39–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 56m€25–42Drive 324.9 km
- Drive from Paris to KU Leuvencar 324.9 km
3h 26m€53–76Fly
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3h 17m€134–318Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 33m€62–202
Paris to KU Leuven by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to KU Leuven is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to KU Leuven is to train via Brussel-Zuid which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to KU Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Paris and KU Leuven is 341 km. The road distance is 324.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to KU Leuven without a car is to train via Brussel-Zuid which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Paris to KU Leuven, including transfers.
Paris to KU Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to KU Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to KU Leuven is to train via Brussel-Zuid which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and KU Leuven, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to KU Leuven via Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Louvain in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–600
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–550
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to KU Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Paris to KU Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to KU Leuven is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Paris to KU Leuven.
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