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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Leuven is to bus which costs €28 - €75 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Louvain via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Reims to Leuven?

The distance between Reims and Leuven is 482 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 13m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Reims to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Reims to Leuven?

The best way to get from Reims to Leuven is to train via Paris which takes 3h 13m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €75 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Reims to Leuven train arrive?

Reims to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Leuven is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Reims to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1356+ hotels available in Leuven.

Reims to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reims to Leuven by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Reims to Paris EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
3h 13m
€85–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train stationSki74
6h 58m
€28–71
Drive 222.8 km
1. Drive from Reims to Leuven222.8 km
2h 57m
€35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
4h 9m
€111–366
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
4h 26m
€56–149

Reims to Leuven by train and foot

54Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.3 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Reims to Louvain via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train station twice a week. Tickets cost €22–65 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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