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 €35 - €85 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 12 and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Brussels-North train station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

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 8h 12m.

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 44m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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, bus or fly from Leuven to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 14h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €380 and takes 6h 55m.

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 48m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leuven to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 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 44m
€103–332
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
14h 34m
€35–83
Drive 792.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to La Rochellecar 792.4 km
7h 48m
€121–175
Fly Brussels Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BRU - LRH
6h 55m
€79–380
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
8h 12m
€109–274
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Nantestrain 003B
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
9h 20m
€140–329
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 4m
€82–237
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
8h 38m
€96–242
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
9h 2m
€137–371
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
10h 7m
€81–284
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane CRL - LRH
5h 27m
€98–263

Leuven to La Rochelle by train and bus

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7h 44mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.7 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station perron 12 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 14h 34m.

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