What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Leuven. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Louvain via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Leuven?

The distance between La Rochelle and Leuven is 808 km. The road distance is 789.7 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €300.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Leuven?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from La Rochelle to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Leuven bus from?

La Rochelle to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Leuven train from?

La Rochelle to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Leuven?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 12h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €490 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Leuven bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Leuven train arrive?

La Rochelle to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Leuven is 790 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from La Rochelle to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

La Rochelle to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
6h 1m
€101–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 59m
€36–94
Drive 789.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Leuvencar 789.7 km
7h 48m
€120–174
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LRH - BRU
6h 59m
€124–485
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brussels-North train stationbus 801 / ...
14h 23m
€50–95
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
7h 32m
€81–248
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NTE - BRU
8h 18m
€96–270
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
8h 16m
€132–365
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
8h 52m
€80–261

La Rochelle to Leuven by train, foot, and subway

49Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Leuven.

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Distance: 807.6 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Louvain via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Leuven Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Brussels South in around 12h 59m.

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