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 which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 46m.

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 36m and costs €85 - €320.

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.

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 and costs €130 - €350.

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

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

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 and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 7h 39m.

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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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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La Rochelle to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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
€136–346
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
11h 46m
€67–128
Drive 789.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Leuvencar 789.7 km
7h 48m
€122–176
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
6h 16m
€114–323
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 39m
€119–343
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 24m
€103–309
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 36m
€87–312
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 55m
€192–496
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 44m
€146–384
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 51m
€130–360

La Rochelle to Leuven by train, foot, and subway

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6hAverage Duration

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Distance: 807.6 km
Duration: 6h

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. 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 46m.

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