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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Paris to Leuven

Composite routes from Paris to Leuven

Cheapest
3 h 18 min
Car
330 km.
from $18
Other
1 h 56 min
280 km.
from $120.96
5 h 14 min
280 km.
from $46.09

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.09

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$101.26

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,139.20

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$506.31

Questions and Answers

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 $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 5h 14m.

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 1h 56m and costs $39.13 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

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 1h 56m.

How far is it from Paris to Leuven?

The distance between Paris and Leuven is 340 km. The road distance is 330.1 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 1h 56m and costs $39.13 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m 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 NS, 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 1h 56m and costs $39.13 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $304.35 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Paris to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Leuven train arrive?

Paris to Leuven train services, operated by NS, arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Paris to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Leuven is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Paris to Leuven.

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

Book your Paris to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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