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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Leuven takes 19h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 45m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bologna 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.

19h 30m
Duration
1,424 km
Distance
€505
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Bologna to Leuven train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Bologna and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)11h 45m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)21h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna 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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  • Distance: 1,424.2 km
  • Duration: 19h 30m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Louvain via Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 41m.

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