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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and La Rochelle?

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

Is there a direct train between Leuven and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Leuven to La Rochelle?

The distance between Leuven and La Rochelle is 815 km. The road distance is 792.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 27m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Leuven to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Leuven to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

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

Leuven to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 27m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Leuven to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Leuven to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Leuven to La Rochelle train arrive?

Leuven to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Leuven to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to La Rochelle is 792 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Leuven to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

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

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 27m
€135–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 59m
€58–113
Drive 792.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to La Rochellecar 792.4 km
7h 47m
€121–175
Fly Brussels Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRU - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 3m
€114–324
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 45m
€172–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Nantestrain 003B
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 9m
€136–301
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 14m
€147–383
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 32m
€192–489
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 40m
€129–337
Fly Brussels Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 9m
€101–309

Leuven to La Rochelle by train and bus

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7h 27mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Wijnpers to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 59m.

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