Basel to KU Leuven Trains

Basel to KU Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and KU Leuven takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to KU Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 24m
Duration: 695 km
Distance: €141
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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6h 47m

€118–270

Basel to KU Leuven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:25 PM → 9:23 AM
Arrives next day
12h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 24m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 24m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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