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 - €110 and takes 15h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to La Rochelle is to drive and fly and train which takes 7h 16m and costs €150 - €360.

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 56m.

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 51m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 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 51m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 13h 36m.

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 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, 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 51m
€133–330
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 56m
€56–103
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
13h 36m
€66–97
Drive 792.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to La Rochellecar 792.4 km
7h 48m
€123–178
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Drive from Leuven to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 16m
€152–357
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
€140–317
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
€96–272
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Drive from Leuven to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 23m
€157–372
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 32m
€111–277
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 56m
€172–444
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
€105–347

Leuven to La Rochelle by train and bus

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7h 51mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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 51m. 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 13h 36m.

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