Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 40 m
Average
6 h 51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
281 km
Of the 4 buses that leave Paris for Leuven every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 174 miles (281 km) | |
Average bus duration | 8 h | |
Average bus ticket price | $22 (€20) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | Ouibus, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus |
Buses from Paris to Leuven cover the 174 miles (281 km) long route taking on average 8 h with our travel partners like Ouibus, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $18 (€16), but the average price of bus tickets is $22 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort / Diestsevest.
FlixBus buses will get you to Leuven from Paris from $18 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Travel between Paris, France and Leuven, Belgium by bus is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Belgium, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 6/20/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Paris to Leuven before traveling.
The restriction level for your return bus to Paris, France from Leuven is: Partially open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Conditions of reentry:
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 6/24/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Paris from Leuven closer to your date of departure here here.
When departing from Paris, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Place du Pantheon (Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève) and Paris, La Défense. When arriving in Leuven, you can end your journey in bus stations like Leuven, Diestsepoort / Diestsevest and Leuven, Diestsepoort.
Omio customers book a bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Leuven, Diestsepoort / Diestsevest most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Leuven, Diestsepoort / Diestsevest and need to travel approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) from the bus station to the city center in Leuven.
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