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 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. 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 27m
Duration: 695 km
Distance: €150
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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6h 47m

€121–257

Basel to KU Leuven train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:56 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 11:36 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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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