Basel to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leuven takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to 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 47m
Duration: 677 km
Distance: €170
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...

6h 21m

€116–266

Basel to Leuven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to 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.

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Basel to Leuven train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:32 PM

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:32 PM

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:32 PM

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:32 PM

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:32 PM

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:30 PM

11:25 AM → 5:30 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:32 AM

7:25 AM → 1:32 PM

9:25 AM → 3:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf

Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain

Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Leuven

Alternative transport options