How to travel from Leuven to Paris

Travel between Leuven, Belgium and Paris, France is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Belgium enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Paris from Leuven?

Conditions of entry into France:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Paris, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Leuven and Paris.

Return travel to Leuven, Belgium from France is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Belgium from France?

Entry into Belgium is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Belgium from France?

Requirements for reentering Belgium:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Belgium?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Belgium to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Leuven, Belgium was last verified on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Leuven from Paris.

There are 3 ways to get from Leuven to Paris: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Paris from Leuven is by taking a bus, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Paris:

Taking a bus is usually $63 (€56) less than taking a flight to Paris, which costs on average $66 (€58) for the same trip.

A bus is generally $77 (€68) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $79 (€70) from Leuven to Paris.

The fastest way to get to Paris from Leuven is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 13 min.

Other travel options to Paris can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance is approximately 174 miles (281 km) from Leuven to Paris.

The average frequency per day from Leuven to Paris is:

• 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Paris from Leuven as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leuven to Paris:

• Most travelers take a bus from Leuven, Diestsepoort / Diestsevest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
• Most travelers who book a train ticket from Leuven to Paris depart from Leuven to Paris Gare de Lyon.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuven to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Thalys for trains to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thalys Leuven to Paris tickets on Omio for $79 (€70).

When planning your trip from Leuven to Paris, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $2 (€2) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $66 (€58) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $79 (€70) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Leuven to Paris online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.