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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Leuven is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Reims and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Louvain via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Reims to Leuven?

The distance between Reims and Leuven is 482 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 21m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Reims to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Leuven bus from?

Reims to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.

Where do I catch the Reims to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Reims to Leuven?

The best way to get from Reims to Leuven is to train via Paris which takes 3h 21m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Reims to Leuven bus arrive?

Reims to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Reims to Leuven train arrive?

Reims to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Leuven is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Reims to Leuven.

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

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Reims to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reims to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
3h 21m
€84–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1bus R90 / ...
6h 17m
€21–34
Drive 222.4 km
1. Drive from Reims to Leuvencar 222.4 km
2h 59m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 55m
€76–177

Reims to Leuven by train and foot

107Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.2 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reims to Louvain via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Leuven Station perron 1 via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h 17m.

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