How to travel from Leuven to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Paris

Omio 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 $16. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $89.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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Flight

$101

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$267

Average price

2h 14m

Average total duration

1h 44m

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30m

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5h 34m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.7kg

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Eurostar

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Brussels Airlines

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from Leuven to Paris

How to get from Leuven to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leuven to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM7h30
    Leuven, Diestsepoort
    7:45 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 AM10h35
    Leuven, Diestsepoort
    5:10 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3633
    8:00 AM1h00
    Brussels Airport
    9:00 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Regional18203+Eurostar9328
    10:22 AM2h18
    Leuven station
    12:40 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity1531+Eurostar9426
    9:54 AM2h16
    Leuven station
    12:10 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity1531+Eurostar9326
    9:54 AM2h16
    Leuven station
    12:10 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM7h30
    Leuven, Diestsepoort
    7:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 AM9h50
    Leuven, Diestsepoort
    4:25 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM9h15
    Leuven, Diestsepoort
    10:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+Air FranceKL2023
    3:10 PM6h40
    Brussels Airport
    9:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8983 · VY8242
    5:55 PM15h30
    Brussels Airport
    9:25 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3911One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1411
    3:10 PM3h55
    Brussels Airport
    7:05 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $4321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leuven to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leuven and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Paris is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Paris:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Paris costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $73 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Paris costing on average $89 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 22m.

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Leuven to Paris is approximately 174 miles (281 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Paris is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leuven to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
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 Eurostar, SNCB to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leuven to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leuven to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

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