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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Leuven is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Louvain via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Rouen to Leuven?

The distance between Rouen and Leuven is 481 km. The road distance is 356.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rouen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Leuven bus from?

Rouen to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Leuven train from?

Rouen to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Rouen to Leuven is to train via Paris which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Rouen to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rouen to Leuven train arrive?

Rouen to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Leuven is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Rouen to Leuven.

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

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Rouen to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rouen to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 9m
€73–218
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
7h
€29–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 9m
€34–73
Drive 356.4 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Leuvencar 356.4 km
3h 39m
€56–81
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
5h 49m
€148–361
Train
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 51m
€64–161

Rouen to Leuven by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.3 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Louvain via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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