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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuven to Paris
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€58
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€115
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 18
45
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Paris will cost around €115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
It's difficult to get from Leuven to Paris without transferring at least once.
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93025:36 AM2h29Leuven station8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord€581One-way1 transfer- 527+93025:36 AM2h29Leuven station8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord€581One-way1 transfer
- 3627+94046:21 AM2h14Leuven station8:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€681One-way1 transfer
- 3627+93046:21 AM2h14Leuven station8:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€681One-way1 transfer
- 527+93025:36 AM2h29Leuven station8:05 AMParis Gare du Nord€791One-way1 transfer
- 7400+93107:28 AM2h07Leuven station9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€1181One-way1 transfer
7400+93107:28 AM2h07Leuven station9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€1161One-way1 transfer- 7400+94107:28 AM2h07Leuven station9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€1161One-way1 transfer
- 7400+94107:28 AM2h07Leuven station9:35 AMParis Gare du Nord€1181One-way1 transfer
- 1529+94147:57 AM2h08Leuven station10:05 AMParis Gare du Nord€1391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €426.
Distance: 281 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€105 Average price | €426 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Paris:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Paris costing on average €105.
A bus is €385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Paris costing on average €426.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Live departures
Leuven to Paris train times
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Paris trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1533+9338 | 11:58 AM Leuven station | 2h13 | 2:11 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3633+9340 | 12:21 PM Leuven station | 2h18 | 2:39 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3633+9440 | 12:21 PM Leuven station | 2h18 | 2:39 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3635+9352 | 2:21 PM Leuven station | 2h24 | 4:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1536+9356 | 2:58 PM Leuven station | 2h12 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1537+9362 | 3:59 PM Leuven station | 2h13 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3637+9364 | 4:20 PM Leuven station | 2h28 | 6:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3637+9464 | 4:20 PM Leuven station | 2h28 | 6:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1738+9368 | 4:50 PM Leuven station | 2h14 | 7:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3638+9370 | 5:21 PM Leuven station | 2h24 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1539+9374 | 5:58 PM Leuven station | 2h19 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1539+9474 | 5:58 PM Leuven station | 2h19 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3639+9476 | 6:21 PM Leuven station | 2h19 | 8:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3639+9376 | 6:21 PM Leuven station | 2h19 | 8:40 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1540+9380 | 6:58 PM Leuven station | 2h10 | 9:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3640+9382 | 7:21 PM Leuven station | 2h23 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1541+9486 | 8:00 PM Leuven station | 2h19 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3641+9388 | 8:21 PM Leuven station | 2h22 | 10:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 527+9302 | 5:36 AM Leuven station | 2h29 | 8:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 527+9302 | 5:36 AM Leuven station | 2h29 | 8:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 527+9302 | 5:36 AM Leuven station | 2h29 | 8:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3627+9304 | 6:21 AM Leuven station | 2h14 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3627+9404 | 6:21 AM Leuven station | 2h14 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3627+9404 | 6:21 AM Leuven station | 2h14 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3627+9304 | 6:21 AM Leuven station | 2h14 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 7400+9310 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h07 | 9:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 7400+9410 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h07 | 9:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 7400+9310 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h07 | 9:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 7400+9410 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h07 | 9:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 7400+9310 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h11 | 9:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 7400+9410 | 7:28 AM Leuven station | 2h11 | 9:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1529+9414 | 7:57 AM Leuven station | 2h08 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1529+9414 | 7:57 AM Leuven station | 2h08 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1529+9414 | 7:57 AM Leuven station | 2h08 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1730+9320 | 8:50 AM Leuven station | 2h15 | 11:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1730+9420 | 8:50 AM Leuven station | 2h15 | 11:05 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3630+9422 | 9:21 AM Leuven station | 2h22 | 11:43 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3630+9322 | 9:21 AM Leuven station | 2h22 | 11:43 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1531+9426 | 9:58 AM Leuven station | 2h18 | 12:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 1531+9326 | 9:58 AM Leuven station | 2h18 | 12:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 3631+9328 | 10:21 AM Leuven station | 2h23 | 12:44 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuven to Paris
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Trains from Leuven to Paris run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Eurostar, Alibus, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB from Leuven to Paris trainsEurostar, Alibus, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB trains will get you between Leuven and Paris from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leuven to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuven to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leuven to Paris
Most Leuven to Paris trains use the Leuven to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Leuven and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leuven station do trains to Paris leave from?
Getting to Leuven from Leuven city centre
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven train station facilities and services
Leuven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Klimop, Domus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Getting to Heverlee from Leuven city centre
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee train station facilities and services
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
Getting to Wijgmaal from Leuven city centre
Wijgmaal is 5 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Wijgmaal train station facilities and services
Wijgmaal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wijgmaal.
Which Paris station do trains from Leuven arrive at?
Getting to Paris Gare du Nord from Paris city centre
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord train station facilities and services
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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