How to travel from Paris to Leuven

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Travel Information to Leuven from Paris

Distance174 miles (281 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$23 - $111
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€20) • 8 h 5 min
Fastest modeTrain • $40 (€36) • 1 h 57 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar

Travel 174 miles (281 km) by train, bus or flight from Paris to Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Leuven.

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from Paris to Leuven

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:20AM6h30
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:50PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:20AM6h30
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:50PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN3634
10:15AM0h55
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
11:10AMBrussels Airport
$3471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9317+PKP Intercity509
08:51AM2h33
Paris Gare du Nord
11:24AMLeuven station
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9427+PKP Intercity3611
10:22AM2h18
Paris Gare du Nord
12:40PMLeuven station
$1431One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9427+PKP Intercity3611+Regional3083
10:22AM2h37
Paris Gare du Nord
12:59PMHeverlee
$1431One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1663 · 6011
12:25PM6h20
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:45PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
$421One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50327 · 6011
12:30PM6h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:45PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
$451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM7h30
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
08:00PMLeuven, Diestsepoort
$411One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceKL3599+KLM CityhopperKL1705
10:15AM4h00
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
$3801One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1029+Brussels AirlinesLH5574
10:20AM3h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$4171One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1027+Brussels AirlinesLH5572
08:45AM3h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
12:35PMBrussels Airport
$4171One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Leuven

Travel to Leuven 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 Paris to Leuven.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Leuven from Paris. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Leuven is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Leuven:

Taking a bus costs $89 (€80) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $111 (€100).

A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Leuven costing on average $40 (€36).

The fastest way from Paris to Leuven is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 57 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leuven that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 5 min of travel time.

Taking a flight requires on average 3 h of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 174 miles (281 km) between Paris and Leuven.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Leuven is:

  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • 21 flights per day.
  • 9 trains per day.

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

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

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Leuven:

    • You can travel to Leuven from Paris by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€20) with FlixBus from Paris to Leuven.
    • You can take a flight from Paris to Leuven with Brussels Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $154 (€139) with Brussels Airlines from Paris to Leuven.
    • You can travel between Paris and Leuven by train with Eurostar, TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $40 (€36) with Eurostar from Paris to Leuven.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Leuven with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct bus to Leuven with with 3 direct buses per day.
    • You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Leuven with.

    Direct services to Leuven tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Paris to Leuven? Many Omio customers who go from Paris to Leuven usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne or Antwerp. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne or Antwerp from Leuven, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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