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The average train between Bratislava and Leuven takes 14h 16m 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.

14h 16m
Duration
1,294 km
Distance
€277
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best
  1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
  5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
  6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
12h 52m
€151–472

Bratislava to Leuven train times

Trains run 5 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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityHungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)17h 14m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 14m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 14m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 14m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 14m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 14m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 14m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 16m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 16m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 16m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 46m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 16m • 5 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 41m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,294 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Leuven, Belgium?

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 52m.

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