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 €60 - €120 and takes 15h 51m.

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 €65 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at La Rochelle via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

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, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Leuven to La Rochelle?

The distance between Leuven and La Rochelle is 811 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 which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 Zaventem Airport station.

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

Leuven to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 11h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Leuven to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to La Rochelle train arrive?

Leuven to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 41m
€124–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Nantesbus N712
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
15h 51m
€62–112
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€63–131
Drive 792.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to La Rochellecar 792.4 km
7h 48m
€122–177
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
€68–292
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 2m
€108–329
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 21m
€140–367
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 35m
€114–317

Leuven to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

48Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 811.1 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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