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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Leuven is to bus via Paris which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station via Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Louvain via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Leuven?

The distance between Poitiers and Leuven is 663 km. The road distance is 656.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Poitiers to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Poitiers to Leuven?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €430 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Poitiers to Leuven bus arrive?

Poitiers to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop station.

Where does the Poitiers to Leuven train arrive?

Poitiers to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Leuven is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Poitiers to Leuven.

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

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Poitiers to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Poitiers to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 22m
€122–308
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
10h 9m
€55–95
Drive 656.5 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Leuvencar 656.5 km
6h 32m
€124–178
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
4h 44m
€194–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1153
12h 52m
€62–90
Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PIS - BRU
16h 47m
€166–425
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
6h 58m
€121–362

Poitiers to Leuven by train, foot, and subway

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 662.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Louvain via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Louvain via Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 9m.

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