The average train between Bratislava and Leuven takes 14h 24m and the fastest train takes 12h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bratislava and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 14h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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17h 16m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bratislava 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Leuven station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
Bratislava to Leuven train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Leuven train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Bratislava to Leuven train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bratislava and Leuven is 944.4 km. The road distance is 1,300 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Louvain via Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 12h 58m.