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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Paris will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 47 trains that leave Leuven for Paris on Tue, Jun 02, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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9476Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Paris:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Paris costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $264 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Paris costing on average $318 (€257).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
You'll arrive about 1h 45m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $122 (€99) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Paris trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3126+ 9302 | 5:05 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h08 | 8:13 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
4527+ 9304 | 5:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h43 | 8:36 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1527+ 9302 | 5:58 AM Leuven station | 2h15 | 8:13 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3627+ 9304 | 6:21 AM Leuven station | 2h15 | 8:36 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2028+ 9308 | 6:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h45 | 9:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9302 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h41 | 8:13 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
528+ 474 | 6:36 AM Leuven station | 4h40 | 11:16 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1528+ 9308 | 6:57 AM Leuven station | 2h13 | 9:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9304 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h27 | 8:36 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
7400+ 9310 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h17 | 9:45 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7400+ 9410 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h17 | 9:45 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9310 | 7:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 9:45 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9308 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h28 | 9:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
1529+ 9414 | 7:57 AM Leuven station | 2h15 | 10:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7401+ 9416 | 8:28 AM Leuven station | 2h10 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7401+ 9316 | 8:28 AM Leuven station | 2h10 | 10:38 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3630+ 9322 | 9:21 AM Leuven station | 2h21 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3630+ 9422 | 9:21 AM Leuven station | 2h21 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1531+ 9326 | 9:58 AM Leuven station | 2h12 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1531+ 9426 | 9:58 AM Leuven station | 2h12 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3631+ 9328 | 10:21 AM Leuven station | 2h19 | 12:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3631+ 9428 | 10:21 AM Leuven station | 2h19 | 12:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1533+ 9338 | 11:58 AM Leuven station | 2h12 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3633+ 9440 | 12:21 PM Leuven station | 2h21 | 2:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3633+ 9340 | 12:21 PM Leuven station | 2h21 | 2:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1535+ 9450 | 1:58 PM Leuven station | 2h12 | 4:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1537+ 9462 | 3:59 PM Leuven station | 2h13 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
1537+ 9362 | 3:59 PM Leuven station | 2h13 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
9364 | 4:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h13 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9462 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9362 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9464 | 5:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9364 | 5:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9370 | 5:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9368 | 5:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 7:13 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9370 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h32 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9376 | 6:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9476 | 6:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h12 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9474 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9374 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h30 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9376 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9476 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 8:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9382 | 7:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h11 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9382 | 8:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h28 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9388 | 8:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h09 | 10:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9486 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h32 | 10:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
9388 | 9:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h26 | 10:42 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leuven to Paris run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
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