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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Leuven is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to 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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Paris to Leuven?

The distance between Paris and Leuven is 340 km. The road distance is 325.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Paris to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Leuven bus from?

Paris to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Leuven train from?

Paris to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Leuven?

The best way to get from Paris to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Paris to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Leuven train arrive?

Paris to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Paris to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Leuven is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Paris to Leuven.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 16m
€55–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 35m
€24–41
Drive 325.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Leuvencar 325.9 km
3h 27m
€52–74
Fly
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
4h 6m
€124–310
Train via Paris Nord
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 31m
€36–164

Paris to Leuven by train

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Distance: 339.5 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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