The average train between Basel and KU Leuven takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to KU Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at KU Leuven station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Basel to KU Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to KU Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Basel to KU Leuven train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and KU Leuven is 423.9 km. The road distance is 915 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to KU Leuven via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Louvain in around 6h 44m.