What is the travel distance from Paris to Leuven?

The distance between the two cities is 175 miles (282 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Leuven?

The majority of buses traveling from Paris to Leuven start their journey at Charles de Gaulle Airport and wind up at Leuven. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leuven?

Once in Leuven, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Town Hall, Dirk Bouts, Vaartkom, Park Abbey and Botanical Garden.

Bus Paris to Leuven from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paris to Leuven on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	Aéroport CDG	7h 10m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:25pm	Bercy Seine	6h 20m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Fastest

Next departures for Paris to Leuven on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	Aéroport CDG	7h 10m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:25pm	Bercy Seine	6h 20m	6:45pm	Leuven Station (Perron 15)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Paris to Leuven

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leuven. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

175 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $160	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $53	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Leuven?

Stops in Paris

A - Charles de Gaulle Airport

B - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

C - Bercy Seine

D - Orly Airport

E - Massy

F - Porte Maillot

Stops in Leuven

A - Leuven

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paris to Leuven by bus

What is the travel distance from Paris to Leuven?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Leuven?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leuven?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$25

11/17

$27

Today

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11/19

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11/20

$18

11/21

$21

11/22

$16

11/23

$26

The cheapest trip from Paris to Leuven was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paris to Leuven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $41 for a bus ticket from Paris to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-22.