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Basel to KU Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and KU Leuven takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. 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.

6h 56m
Duration
678 km
Distance
€164
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
6h 41m
€115–491

Basel to KU Leuven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 678.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to KU Leuven via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins, and Louvain in around 6h 41m.

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