What is the cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Leuven is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poitiers to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Louvain via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Leuven?

The distance between Poitiers and Leuven is 664 km. The road distance is 656.3 km.

How do I travel from Poitiers to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Poitiers to Leuven?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Poitiers to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Leuven bus from?

Poitiers to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poitiers station.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Leuven train from?

Poitiers to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.

Train, bus or fly from Poitiers to Leuven?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €380 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Poitiers to Leuven bus arrive?

Poitiers to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Poitiers to Leuven train arrive?

Poitiers to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Leuven is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Poitiers to Leuven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Poitiers to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

Poitiers to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Poitiers to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, 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 Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LouvainS2 / ...
4h 31m
€70–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Brussels-North train stationFlixBus N1153
12h 54m
€54–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin BusBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Bruxelles Midi003B / ...
9h 8m
€84–188
Drive 656.3 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Leuven656.3 km
6h 30m
€100–144
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
4h 42m
€149–430
Train, line 91 bus
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the bus from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nord91 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
5h 4m
€90–277
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BOD - BRU
6h 50m
€95–314
Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)PIS - BRU
5h 9m
€109–376

Poitiers to Leuven by train and subway

102Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.2 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Louvain via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Poitiers to Brussels-North train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–70 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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