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 Paris which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Leuven is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Leuven. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Nantes and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

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 5h 38m.

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 5h 38m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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 5h 38m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €490 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Leuven bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes 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.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Leuven?

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La Rochelle to Leuven - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
5h 38m
€122–346
Bus via Paris
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
11h 51m
€57–104
Drive 789.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Leuvencar 789.7 km
7h 48m
€123–178
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
7h 35m
€121–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N712
15h 19m
€57–104
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 8m
€106–306
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 18m
€93–281
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane LRH - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
5h 19m
€103–301
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
7h 48m
€175–461
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
8h 38m
€138–382
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 24m
€105–349

La Rochelle to Leuven by train, foot, and subway

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5h 38mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Louvain via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 51m.

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